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Outbound inspections back up border traffic

Outbound border inspections that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started deploying at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway ports of entry in Blaine have some residents scratching their heads … more

Borderite sports roundup: Sprinters shine at Sunny and 70 Invitational, tennis earns first win

The spring regular season has come to an end, and postseason madness is on the horizon. In the past week, girls tennis earned their first win of the season on Senior Night, and track and field had a … more

Downtown block party to celebrate spring

Spring is arriving in celebratory style with Blaine’s Spring Block Party transforming a pair of blocks in downtown Blaine into a hub for family fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17. … more

Personal injury lawyer opens Blaine office

A new personal injury law firm has opened its doors in downtown Blaine. Surrey-based lawyer Harpreet Nirwan began accepting clients to his personal injury firm, Nirwan Law Corporation, at 838 … more

Blessing of the Fleet remembers local fishers for 41st year

The Blessing of the Fleet honored local fishers lost at sea   and offered a blessing to fishers beginning a new season during the 41st ceremony on May 4 at Blaine Harbor. During the … more

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, putting Blaine store into question

Pharmaceutical retailer and drug store giant Rite Aid is again filing for bankruptcy, announcing on May 5 that the company is looking for a buyer. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in … more

Seaside merchants return to Blaine’s Market by the Sea

Blaine’s Market by the Sea has returned for its seasonal run, selling homemade goods against the backdrop of Drayton Harbor in the heart of downtown. The outdoor market, which started May … more

Blaine Primary School holds art walk

For the second year running, Blaine Primary School (BPS) students are showcasing their artwork at businesses around Blaine, turning the town into an art walk for all to enjoy. Organized and … more

City managers to speak at Birch Bay Incorporation Association meeting

The Birch Bay Incorporation Association (BBIA) has invited two former city managers to provide input on the group’s research during its next meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at North Bay … more

Art abound in Blaine throughout the month of May

May will be a booming month for the arts community in Blaine, with work being shown at different venues across the city. From the Blaine Art Gallery to Blind Bird Studio Art Lab and Gallery and … more

Whatcom County to hold hearing on environmental impact of long-term growth

Whatcom County is accepting comments on the anticipated environmental impact of its comprehensive plan, which will shape how the county plans for the next two decades of growth. The county, as … more

Road Rules: Window tint and Washington state law

Question: Is it legal in Washington to have windows so dark that cross traffic cannot see the driver’s face? I have had two incidents where a car has pulled out in front of me where a near … more

Drayton Harbor Road utility work delayed

Whatcom County Public Works Department has delayed utility work that was scheduled to close Drayton Harbor Road and create intermittent lane closures in mid-May. Public works had previously … more

Blaine book club review: “Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State"

In “Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State,” Elizabeth A. Nesbitt and David B. Williams offer a captivating popular-level paleontological journey through the ancient … more

Three myths about stroke that are important to debunk

Knowing the facts can help you spot stroke warning signs and act quickly. You may know someone who has had a stroke – or perhaps you hear more about this condition in May because … more

Letters to The Editor: May 8-14, 2025

The Editor: Thinking that leads to cuts in medical research, resistance to climate science, and under-funding research into women’s health isn’t new. Replacing this administration … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 8-14, 2025

April 25, 10:45 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Drayton Harbor Road. April 25, 11:28 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive. April 25, 1:00 p.m.: Threat cold call on … more
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