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What to know for Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July will bring Independence Day celebrations into full swing on July 4 in downtown Blaine. There will be something for everyone at the all-day event … more

Man extradited to Whatcom County, held on $500,000 for child sexual assault

A 39-year-old man is in Whatcom County Jail after being extradited from Indianapolis for sexually abusing a child in the Blaine area between 2019 and 2021. Randall Noel Bezant, 39, was booked … more

The Way Cafe celebrates grand opening

Lee Connors, director of The Bridge Community Hope Center, officially opened The Way Cafe by cutting the celebratory grand opening ribbon on June 28 at 4823 Alderson Road. The cafe is a new venture … more

No ‘murder hornet’ hunt this summer

Blaine area residents may notice something missing from the trees this summer: jugs with orange juice and rice cooking wine. That’s because northern giant hornets, also known as … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival returns July 6-12

Blaine Harbor Music Festival is making its jazzy return to downtown Blaine, giving the community a chance to listen to and learn from award-winning artists, both local and from all over the world. … more

Man arrested for 2011 child rape in Blaine area

Fourteen years after a warrant was first issued for his arrest, a 34-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree child rape that occurred in the Blaine area. He was released the … more

Volunteers to clean up Birch Bay after Fourth of July fireworks

Those looking to help improve their local environment recover from the after effects of July 4 fireworks celebrations can contribute at the July 5 Beach Cleanup along the berm in Birch Bay. The … more

Watch out for seal pups in the Blaine area

As the weather warms and water activities increase, the possibility of spotting seal pups increases. Although spotting the pup may be exciting to some, marine mammal experts warn beachgoers should … more

Blaine and Birch Bay firework rules

The Fourth of July holiday is near, which means people are stocking up on fireworks, ready to light up the summer sky. But with that explosive celebration comes huge, and sometimes fatal, risk. … more

Artist Point opens for summer

The Road to Artist Point, Whatcom County’s most scenic parking lot – and road to get there – was officially opened for the summer on June 27 after Washington State Department of … more

Road Rules: Riding in a pickup bed

Question: While discussing attending a protest and the legality of riding in the back of a pickup truck, I thought it was legal only if all seat belts inside the vehicle were in use, and my boyfriend … more

New artists heading to Blaine Art Gallery

New displays from local artists will transform the Blaine Art Gallery into a collection of sculptures, watercolors and encaustic mixed-media art during its July rotation. The exhibit will … more

Washington wildflower hikes provide array of color

Can’t see the trees for the forest. It’s easy to be distracted by the big picture when you’re standing on a western Washington alpine trail in summer. At Cascade Pass, for … more

Senior Day in the Park returns for 25th year

The Whatcom Council on Aging will host the 25th annual Whatcom Senior Day in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. at Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave in Ferndale. The event … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 3-9, 2025

June 18, 1:34 a.m.: Security check on California Trail. June 18, 4:34 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Jackson Road. June 18, 6:25 p.m.: Security check on Birch Bay Drive. June 19, 10:44 … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 3-9, 2025

June 21, 12:06 a.m.: Fight on Martin Street. June 21, 11:37 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harrison Avenue. June 22, 9:07 a.m.: Theft on H Street. June 22, 11:58 a.m.: DUI on H Street. … more

Obituary: Lola J. Loreen

Lola J. Loreen April 15, 1930 - June 15, 2025   Lola Loreen was kind, generous, strong, a lifelong learner, an advocate, and pillar of her family. She was keen to find the good in … more
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