Superintendent, food service director respond to lunch issues

After parents alleged the food service department (FSD) was both not providing enough meals and not moving lines fast enough for students at the Blaine middle and high schools, superintendent …

Birch Bay man leads chase after allegedly stealing vehicle

A 34-year-old Birch Bay man remains in jail after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Bellingham car dealership and leading sheriff’s deputies on a chase September 20. Spencer Michael …

Blaine Senior Center president, treasurer resign amid debate, according to members

After two weeks of confusion and turmoil at the Blaine Senior Center (BSC), board president Jim West and treasurer Christine Yung, two of three board members voted out from their positions by a …

Sports Roundup: Blaine football unbeaten, ranked No. 5 in state

Football Blaine football continued its perfect start to the season with a 47-22 win against Granite Falls on September 27, advancing to 4-0. According to the Washington Interscholastic Athletic …

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Birch Bay author releases children’s book inspired by Birch Bay

A Birch Bay resident recently released a children’s book inspired by her family’s adventures sea glass hunting on Birch Bay beaches. Lacey Young released her first self-published …

New murals decorate downtown Blaine

Semiahmoo Resort holds seaside market

Q&A with Cascadia Insurance on Medicare changes, enrollment

Blaine Senior Center October 2024 Lunch Menu

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Weekly updates

- Letters to The Editor: October 3-9, 2024
  
  The Editor: The Blaine Food Bank couldn’t be prouder to be the recipient of the funds raised in the launch of Blaine’s first annual …
- Blaine Police Department Reports: October 3-9, 2024
  
  September 21, 7:24 a.m.: Vehicle prowl on E Street. September 21, 11:31 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on D Street. September …
- Sheriff's Reports, October 3-9, 2024
  
  September 21, 9:25 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Seafair Drive. September 21, 3:14 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. …