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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

Teens and parents brainstorm options for teens

By Oliver Lazenby What would make Blaine and Birch Bay better places for teens? That question guided this month’s Teen Night, a meeting of the Blaine-Birch Bay … more

Peace Portal trail project receives new round of state funding

By Stefanie Donahue A project to forge a new pedestrian path through Blaine is one step closer to completion. The state Transportation Improvement … more

Blaine coffee roasters are brewing up more than just a cup of Joe

Derek and Debbie Peris. Photos by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue The owners of Barnyard Coffee say its best to start the day with a smooth sip of freshly-roasted coffee, brewed at home. … more
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