Council to trim downtown revitalization project

Blaine City Council unanimously voted during a May 16 special meeting to direct city staff to cut $500,000 from its downtown revitalization project just as contractors were ready to break ground this …

3 days ago

Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, plans to reopen for the 2025 season on Saturday, June 14.

Birch Bay Waterslides announces reopening date

Birch Bay Waterslides plans to re-open on Saturday, June 14 for the first time since it closed in late August 2023. The opening date of the 40-year-old water park was announced on May 14 via social …

Friday, May 16

Dan Chaplik was named the district’s interim superintendent for the 2025-26 school year during a May 14 special meeting. Chaplik was superintendent at the Sultan school district since 2007, and began his teaching career at Blaine Elementary School.

Dan Chaplik named interim superintendent

The Blaine school board has named Dan Chaplik as its next superintendent, filling out an interim position for the 2025-26 school …

Thursday, May 15

Incorporation expert provides encouragement to Birch Bay efforts

A former city manager who has extensive experience with incorporation and leading new cities in Washington has given his stamp of approval for Birch Bay incorporation efforts. Robert …

3 days ago

Girls tennis sends three to state following district win, track and field sends 20 players to bi-district championships

Girls tennis Three Borderites qualified for the 1A Girls Tennis State Tournament on May 15, with Ana Tuski earning Blaine’s lone singles spot in the tournament, and doubles partners Bea …

3 days ago

SRA requests guardrail on Drayton Harbor Road

The Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) board of directors has sent a letter to the city of Blaine requesting it add a guardrail to the curve on Drayton Harbor Road after a car crash there last month …

3 days ago

Wine with Amberleigh: GLM Winery’s Jökulhlaup Vintage 2022

Let’s talk uber-local. Tom Davis and Tracey DeGraff have been making wine in Blaine since 2002, and yet many people still don’t even know. Davis and DeGraff, owners of GLM Wine …

3 days ago

Downtown Blaine transformed for Spring Block Party

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 hosted the Blaine Spring Block Party on May 17 in downtown Blaine. The event had something for everyone with a street fair, live music, beer garden and …

3 days ago

The Blaine Borderline 5k on Saturday, May 31 will start at the Marine Park amphitheater and loop through central Blaine before ending at the park.

Blaine Borderline 5k comes to the harbor

Blaine has a new 5k race. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is hosting the Blaine Borderline 5k, which is set to take off from Blaine Harbor on Saturday, May 31. …

3 days ago

Peace Arch Palooza to raise funds for BHS associated student body

Blaine High School Associated Student Body (ASB) is presenting the first-ever Peace Arch Palooza, a community event and fundraiser for the student government organization featuring live music, …

3 days ago

The 2024 Bellingham Scottish Gathering in Blaine.

Scottish festival returning to Blaine

A festival celebrating all things Scottish will return to Blaine for its second year in the city. The Bellingham Scottish Gathering will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, centering …

3 days ago

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