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City of Blaine has new number for utility emergencies

The city of Blaine has switched to using a new emergency contact number for city government-related emergencies, including power outages, water leaks and sewer overflows.  City staff … more

2024 WA presidential primary results are in

The Washington Secretary of State Office released the first count of ballots from the March 12 Presidential Primary, with voters showing overwhelming support for incumbent President Joe Biden as the … more

Blaine City Council roundup ...

The latest news from the March 11 Blaine City Council meeting … BTAC appointment Blaine City Council unanimously appointed Custer resident Doug Cornelsen to the Blaine Tourism … more

Book published on pre-pandemic U.S./Canada border

A book analyzing Washington and B.C. residents’ views of the U.S./Canada border just before the pandemic has been released. Author Pierre-Alexandre Beylier, a former fellow at Border … more

March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day: Make it a family affair to avoid the epidemic

March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up call” focusing on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. I am a diabetologist, meaning I … more

WA state legislature passes Initiative 2113 on police pursuits

New rules that give police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits will become law June 5 after the Washington State Legislature passed Initiative 2113. Initiative 2113 will closely … more

Road Rules: The problem with advanced driver-assistance systems

Question: My question is inspired by a near-miss I had with a Tesla driver on the freeway that barged in front of me moving toward the exit, driver on a cell phone with no hands on the wheel. Why … more

Letters to The Editor: March 14-20, 2024

The Editor: Looking out the window, it is hard to believe that our annual Blaine Scholarship Foundation golf tournament is just three months (and small change) away – Saturday, June 1. We … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: March 14-20, 2024

March 2, 1:49 p.m.: Theft on Boblett Street. March 2, 4:19 p.m.: Harassment on Birch Court. March 2, 8:03 p.m.: Domestic – physical on E Street. March 2, 9:39 p.m.: Domestic … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 14-20, 2024

March 3, 12:54 p.m.: DUI arrest on Birch Bay Lynden Road. March 3, 2:02 p.m.: Domestic order violence cold call on Custer School Road. March 3, 5:37 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Crest Drive. … more

Obituary: Marina Mosher

Marina Mosher August 12, 1929 – March 4, 2024   Marina Mosher passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 94. Marina was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on … more

Obituary: Harold Olason

Harold Olason March 29, 1934 – February 29, 2024   Harold Olason, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, … more

Investigation into Birch Bay Waterslides injury hampered by missing inspection records

A report into a slide malfunction at Birch Bay Waterslides that seriously injured a man while going down the Hairpin slide last August cites multiple instances of incomplete or missing maintenance … more

Borderite spring sports preview

Clocks are set to “spring forward,” the bite of winter wind is beginning to subside, and the sun is finally staying out longer and longer. The spring sports season has arrived for the … more

Blaine school board seeks candidates

After resignations by Ryan Ford and Don Leu from the Blaine school board were officially accepted during the February 26 board meeting, the school district’s governing body is seeking … more

$14.4 million pulled from proposed B.C. biofuel facility

CityNews Vancouver has reported a biofuel facility planned on Semiahmoo First Nation land next to the Peace Arch border crossing has lost financial support. In a March 2 article , CityNews wrote … more

Presidential primary ballots due Tuesday, March 12

Whatcom County residents have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 to return their presidential primary ballots. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office requests that voters who haven’t … more
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