A contract between the Port of Bellingham and Conflux Associates to provide services designed to improve public perception of the port that was authorized by port commissioners at their August 13 … more

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu announced in a September 3 letter to Whatcom County Council that he intended to appoint Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner while the county recruits a … more

A ballot initiative to repeal the Healthy Children’s Fund, a voter-backed childcare and early development property tax, will not be on November ballots after a Whatcom County Superior Court … more

bp Cherry Point near Birch Bay is slated to receive nearly $26.8 million to help the refinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time. The grant funding comes from the help of … more

Summer is over, and the fall sports season has officially arrived in Blaine. Borderite football, girls soccer, cross-country and volleyball will all begin their seasons in the coming days, and … more

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a no-sail order for the Plover ferry after rotting wood was found in the boat when a piece of the stern detached during training exercises August 25. The U.S. … more

A 9/11 memorial will take place under the Peace Arch during the morning of September 11 to remember those who lost their lives in the terror attacks. The public is invited to attend the … more

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted Derby Day throughout several locations in Birch Bay on August 31. The last big chamber event of the summer included the Friends of Birch Bay … more

When Blaine resident Diane Moon began riding horses 30 years ago, at age 50, she knew she was unlike a lot of her peers who had begun riding at much younger ages. What Moon lacked in youthful … more

Blaine Arts Council is continuing its new First Friday Downtown Art Walk 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, September 6. Art walk attendees are encouraged to start at the Blaine Art Gallery, 922 Peace Portal … more

The newly formed Blaine Emergency Response Team (BERT) will hold a meeting for the public 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. The group will demonstrate … more

Whatcom Grooves will be held outside of Blaine Public Library on Saturday, September 7 after being rescheduled from its original mid-August date. The free concert will take place 7-8 p.m. at the … more

We are often asked how old we are, but it does not define you. My age is 60. This may show I am now eligible for AARP membership, have two years until I am eligible for Social Security, and may … more

It seems like the Port of Bellingham commission, recently notorious for authorizing $100,000 of public money to be spent on making the public like them, isn’t fond of uppity city council … more

The Editor: In regards to your article about Fredy Martin Esteban; he was 20 years old when he was accused of raping a 5-year-old girl he was babysitting while her mom was at work. After … more

August 24, 12:17 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on H Street. August 25, 3:50 a.m.: Trespass on Boblett Street. August 25, 11:56 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on E Street. August 26, 8:16 a.m.: … more

August 25, 10:01 a.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on West Badger Road. August 25, 5:20 p.m.: Shots on Eddie Lane. August 25, 8:33 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Cowichan Road. August 26, … more

Donald (Don) Thompson December 1, 1937 – August 23, 2024   Donald (Don) Thompson was born on December 1, 1937, just 15 minutes after his identical twin … more