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Taylor Swift concert backs up traffic through downtown Blaine

Taylor Swift is holding the final three concerts of her "Eras" world tour in Vancouver at BC Place stadium, and border crossing traffic has backed up through Peace Portal Drive into downtown … more

Road Rules: What to do when the lights go out

Q: Yesterday, my neighborhood had a power outage. The traffic light nearby was impacted and had no power. I believe the rule is that you treat a dead traffic light like a stop sign. I was surprised … more

Local health screenings open

Life Line Screening, a private prevention and wellness company, announced it will hold a pop-up clinic to conduct health testing for Blaine and Birch Bay residents at the American Legion Peace Arch … more

Blaine winter sports preview: New coaches, teams start season

With the first frost of the year arriving, so too is the Blaine high school winter sports season. There are plenty of (relatively) new faces this season, with athletic director Chas Kok taking the … more

City seeks input on Marine Park upgrades

The city of Blaine is inviting the public to weigh in on two design concepts for a future Blaine Marine Park. The city will officially unveil the plans during open houses 4:30-5:30 p.m. … more

County to hold public comp plan meeting

The Whatcom County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on December 12 regarding the upcoming comprehensive plan update, and is inviting the public to attend the crucial meeting. The … more

Port of Bellingham approves 2025 budget

The Port of Bellingham has approved its 2025 budget without a one percent property tax levy despite the revenue hurdles it faces. Port commissioners approved a $36.7 million operating and … more

County Council approves biennial budget, enacts property tax hike

Whatcom County Council approved the 2025-26 biennial budget in a 4-3 vote on November 19, increasing the tax bill for property owners by roughly 2.7 percent in unincorporated parts of the county, and … more

Blaine Food Bank welcomes new director amid increased demand

The Blaine Food Bank (BFB) appointed Lisa Dobbin as its new director in mid-November, replacing long-time director Sally Church to lead the local charity organization. Dobbin has volunteered for … more

Blaine swimmer Hailey Ferrell wins 1A/2A state championship

For the second time in three seasons, Blaine junior swimmer Hailey Ferrell has won a state championship. Ferrell won the 1A/2A 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:22.59, beating some of the best … more

Sports roundup: Football beats Renton, girls soccer, volleyball lose season openers

The first week of the fall sports season is in the books, and the results for the Blaine Borderites were a mixed bag. Girls volleyball, under first-year head coach Kjirstin Assink, dropped its … more

Plover ferry makes long-awaited voyage after nearly two years of repairs

The historic Plover ferry, originally built in 1944 to transport workers from Blaine Harbor to the old Alaska Packers Association salmon cannery on Semiahmoo Spit, has finally launched after two … more

Blaine High School Class of 2024

More than one hundred Blaine seniors threw their caps in celebration for completing their high school careers in an outdoor ceremony at Borderite Stadium on June 7.  more

Statewide mask mandate starts Friday

A statewide mandate that requires people who are in public and cannot distance more than six feet to wear cloth face coverings will go into effect on Friday, June 26. The public health order, a legal … more
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