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U.S. Border Patrol agents off the hook after court ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reject Smuggler’s Inn owner Bob Boule’s lawsuit against a U.S. Border Patrol agent further protects federal law enforcement officials from … more

City council appoints former manager David Wilbrecht as interim city manager

Blaine City Council voted unanimously 7-0 during its June 13 meeting to appoint David Wilbrecht as the interim city manager following Michael Jones’ resignation. Wilbrecht served as Blaine city … more

Blaine man with 14 prior felonies arrested for Birch Bay drive-by shooting

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrested and booked a Blaine man into Whatcom County Jail June 8 suspected of firing multiple gunshots in the 4600 block of Alderson Road June 7 … more

Lots of fun around the corner in Blaine, Birch Bay

Summer is just days away and that means a full slate of family-friendly activities. First on the agenda is Splash Days, Birch Bay Kite Festival, and a new downtown Blaine concert series and beer … more

Police department fill vacancies with new officers

Three new Blaine Police Department (BPD) officers were sworn in at the Blaine City Council meeting June 13.  The department officially hired officers Jeremiah Leland and Benjamin Diacogiannis … more

BHS students showcase their creative talent at Evening of the Arts

Blaine High School students showcased their collective artistic talent at the annual Evening of the Arts on June 2. The event included an art exhibition as well as choir and band performances. Below … more

New director joins BBBPRD2

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) board of commissioners appointed Ferndale resident Heather Lindsay as the district’s new director. Lindsay brings nearly six years of … more

Blaine High School Recognition Night 2022

2022 Awards/Scholarship Recipients  Abrams Scholarship Morgan Zaccheo Bellingham-Whatcom Firefighter’s Benevolent Foundation Morgan Zaccheo Blaine Athletic Booster Club … more

School board may remove virtual option

Blaine school board meetings may no longer have a video option as governor Jay Inslee lifted the emergency proclamation requiring remote access be required to the public. It has yet to be decided if … more

Teen financial literacy courses to start

Blaine-based nonprofit Community Assistance Program (CAP) is sponsoring two upcoming financial literacy course series, the first of which will be geared toward teens looking to better manage their … more

Road Rules: When U-turns are legal, and when they’re not

Question: At some intersections, and even some mid-block locations, I see no U-turn signs. I thought U-turns were generally illegal, especially mid-block. If that’s true, then why post no … more

Letters to The Editor: June 16-22, 2022

The Editor: We are so privileged to do the work that we do. The outpouring of support that we received from the community during the past two years is immeasurable. But now, once again we must ask … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 16-22, 2022

June 3, 9:03 a.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street. June 4, 1:44 a.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on 11th Street. June 4, 12:14 p.m.: Verbal domestic 4th Street. June 4, 4:40 p.m.: Violation of a … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 16-22, 2022

May 31, 1:24 p.m.: Welfare check on Drayton Harbor and Blaine roads. June 1, 11:16 a.m.: Vandalism on Birch Bay Drive. June 1, 2:57 p.m.: Trespass on Ostrich Trail. June 1, 4:28 p.m.: … more

Recreational shellfish harvest closure in effect in north county, commercial remains safe to eat

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed recreational shellfish harvesting for all species of molluscan shellfish in Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts after biotoxins reached unsafe … more

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Bob Boule’s suit against U.S. Border Patrol agent

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold Smuggler’s Inn owner Bob Boule’s Fourth Amendment excessive-force claim and First Amendment retaliation … more

Blaine school board asks state to waive missed days following lockdown

Blaine school board filed an application to Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in a special meeting June 6 for the waiver of two school days that were canceled … more
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