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BNSF reaches out to Blaine City Council in wake of recent measures proposed in Spokane

By Stefanie Donahue This week, Blaine City Council reviewed an email sent in from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) that urged the council to refrain from voting to outlaw … more

Choosing the right Medicare plan

By Cascadia Insurance LLC A, B, C, D and supplements… Someone under 65 might confuse this for a list of essential vitamins and minerals, but it actually represents … more

August meeting scheduled to discuss economic development in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue The public is invited to attend the first of several meetings intended to discuss Blaine’s economic future. This comes after city representatives sent out three … more

Gray whale spotted in Boundary Bay on Saturday, July 30

Lee Glass of Point Roberts spotted a gray whale in Boundary Bay on Saturday, July 30. Gray whales can span the length of 45 feet and are only found in the Pacific Ocean. View the … more

Birch Bay’s three-day music festival dazzles audiences

Birch Bay was the scene of numerous riveting music performances last Friday through Sunday, July 29 to 31 during the Birch Bay Music Festival. The event featured live music, … more

Buys and Van Werven will face democrats in November

By Oliver Lazenby After an initial count on Tuesday night, Whatcom County incumbents Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, and Vincent Buys, R-Lynden, had big leads in their races for state … more

Liveaboards want justification for extra fees

The sun warms a line of boats docked on Blaine Harbor. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby For Marilyn Rockwell-Bengen, living in Blaine Harbor on “Let Freedom Ring,” her 50-foot Bayliner … more

Community barbecue forges ties between local congregations

Members of the public attend a community barbecue hosted by the Islamic Center of Blaine on July 30. Photo by Meg Olson. By Meg Olson The Islamic Center of Blaine welcomed dozens of neighbors and … more

Luke Ridnour holds another successful basketball camp

Photos and story by Oliver Lazenby Local kids sharpened their basketball skills with help from NBA veteran Luke Ridnour and other local coaches last week. The annual … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s report July 23-31

July 23, 5:25 a.m.: Assist citizen on Holeman Avenue. July 23, 11 a.m.: Domestic verbal on East Street. July 23, 11:03 a.m.: Bicycle theft cold call on Wooldridge E. … more

Blaine High School band fundraises for 2017 Japan trip

By Sarah Sharp Members of the Blaine High School wind ensemble are mowing, scrubbing, babysitting, weeding and dog walking their way to Japan. Band parent Mary Lou Kelly calls it … more

City council considers updating development rules along Marine Drive

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine City Council has unanimously agreed to consider a proposed amendment to the Wharf District Master Plan, which outlines intended uses and projects for areas … more

Northwest Steam Society celebrates annual meet

Members from the Northwest Steam Society take a ride on their boats. Photo by Richard Sturgill. By Stefanie Donahue Expect to see about 20 old-fashioned steamboats navigating through Blaine Harbor … more

Birch Bay residents get a lesson on clamming

Jana Turner, left, coordinator of interpretive programs at the BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park, presented “Clamming 101,” on July 30, an informational discussion about … more

How to reduce sugar in school lunchboxes

At a time when even yogurt has come under scrutiny for its sugar content, it’s hard to know what constitutes a healthy lunch anymore. Any way you slice it, too much sugar can be … more

Young athletes: Cheer them on to safety

Every kid’s a winner when it comes to playing sports. Game time can boost a youngster’s social skills and provide plenty of healthful exercise that’s also a lot of fun. But every sport poses at … more

Blaine doctor offers recommendations for preventing skin cancer

By Sarah Sharp While standing in line at the grocery store, Dr. Marta Kazymyra of Bay Medical Clinic in Blaine often spots the warning signs of skin cancer on the shopper in front of … more

August closure planned for Blaine Road

By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Transportation is preparing to replace a culvert beneath Blaine Road that will likely close both lanes for a few days later this … more

Planning commissioners green light proposal targeted at development along SR-543, final vote required from city

By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine Planning Commission approved a citizen-sponsored amendment proposal on July 28 aimed at reducing the amount of permitted space between gasoline service … more

Comment session on new Birch Bay park this Saturday

Plans are in the works for a new Birch Bay park. The public can weigh in on this subject this Saturday, August 6. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby Want to share your ideas for Birch Bay’s … more
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