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Harvest restrictions lifted on 129 acres of Birch Bay

After years of work to improve water quality in Terrell Creek, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted harvesting restrictions on 129 acres of shellfish beds in Birch Bay. The creek is … more

Letters to the Editor: January 25-31

The Editor: I am delighted that Timothy Ballew II, former chairman of the Lummi Nation, was appointed by Whatcom County Council members at their January 16 meeting, to fill the … more

Planning commission approves land-use applications for apartment complex

By Stefanie Donahue Developers with a plan to build a four-story, 41-unit apartment complex next to Dakota Creek, at the southwest corner of Bell Road and Washington Avenue, received … more

Police chase southbound vehicle on north I-5

By Kara Spencer A driver dodged multiple officers while heading southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just north of Birch Bay-Lynden Road at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, … more

Have a tip?

Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Heather Axtman said investigators are still looking for tips in a Blaine hit and run case from November that left one person injured and in the … more

BSD adopts suicide prevention policy

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School Board approved a new school district suicide prevention policy at its January 22 meeting. The new policy is more detailed and comprehensive than … more

Have questions about growing up? Upcoming events may help.

Puberty, social issues and decision-making are among the many topics to be discussed at two events for preteens and families in March, hosted by PeaceHealth Medical Group … more

Boys basketball suffers losses

Colby Knutzen shoots a lay-in against Lynden. Photo by Janell Korlever By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys varsity basketball lost 66-34 at home to Lynden on January 24, making their record 2–14 overall. … more

In other Borderites sports

Wrestling In a dual match at home on January 17, Blaine wrestlers beat Sehome 59–18 and Bellingham 54–21. At press time, the Borderites had one more regular season match on … more

Complete these home improvements over the weekend

Home improvement projects don’t have to depend on the weather. Co-owner of Blaine-based Pacific Building Center, Stephanie Munden, said that in the winter most homeowners tackle small repairs and … more

Maintain indoor air quality

Winter can be dreary for people confined to indoors as temperatures drop, and poor air quality in a home can add to that dreariness while adversely affecting individuals’ health. To ensure the air … more

Lawmakers consider raising legal tobacco age

By Taylor McAvoy, WNPA Olympia New Bureau Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill that could raise the legal age to purchase any nicotine product from 18 to 21 years … more

Haggen matching donations for local schools

First graders in Robin Ebenal-Thompson’s first grade class at Blaine Primary School controlling a robotic ball with tablet computers. By Oliver Lazenby Haggen is collecting and matching donations … more

City recognizes volunteers for their service

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon awards Sandie Miller for her more than seven years of service on the city’s Park and Cemetery Board. Onyon presents … more

Local residents join women’s march

Blaine and Birch Bay residents, from l.: Denny Allen, Susan O’Malley, Laura Allen and Bonne Broadway. Thousands attended a women’s march through downtown Bellingham on January 20. The event … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: January 9-11

January 9, 11:55 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 9, 12:07 p.m.: Verbal domestic on Slater Road. January 9, 6:31 p.m.: … more

Noteworthy commercial property sales

Purchase and sale information compiled by Wendy Darling: Seller: Pac-Can Exports, Inc. Buyer: Meuchadim of Washington, L.P. (Hollywood, … more

Tsunami watch for Washington, BC coastline cancelled

By Kara Spencer A tsunami warning threatening coastal British Columbia and Washington waters was cancelled after an earthquake hit parts of Alaska earlier this … more

News from Olympia — legislature passes bill to settle water-use dispute

By Alex Visser, WNPA Olympia News Bureau One of the most important legislative battles in Washington state this year came to a surprisingly quick conclusion on January 18 when a … more

Japanese national team takes on local wrestlers

Blaine’s Saul Magallon, r., wrestles a member of the Japanese Junior National Team in an exhibition match on January 11 in the Blaine school district’s Ken Waters Gym.  … more
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