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County council appoints Timothy Ballew to open position

Timothy Ballew II speaking to Whatcom County Council on January 16. Ballew was selected to fill a vacant council seat from a pool of seven finalists vying after the position. Photo courtesy of … more

Ericksen rolls out bills to lower property taxes, fund Blaine interchange project

By Stefanie Donahue State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) introduced two bills on January 16 that aim to prevent a short-term increase in property taxes and to fund Blaine’s … more

Local filmmaker wins award for nature documentary

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine filmmaker Rick Wood’s new film, “Deconstructing Eden,” won best documentary during the 2017 IndieBoom! film festival, a new international independent … more

February 2 is the final day to donate an auction item to Arts and Jazz event

Arts and Jazz 2017. Organizers of Arts and Jazz,  Blaine Fine Arts Association’s (BFAA) largest fundraiser of the year, will accept auction item donations up until Friday, February 2. Now entering … more

Blaine students participate in teen art contest

About a dozen Blaine students are participating in a teen art contest sponsored by the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), said teen services coordinator Tamar Clarke. The annual contest allows … more

Meridian tops Blaine basketball team

Blaine lost 70–39 in an away game against Meridian on January 12.  [slideshow_deploy id='21856'] Photos by Janell Kortlever. more

Anacortes beats Borderites with big fourth quarter

Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby [slideshow_deploy id='21850'] The Blaine girls varsity basketball team wanted to bounce back from two tough losses the previous … more

In other Borderite sports...

By Oliver Lazenby Boys basketball  Blaine boys varsity basketball lost to Meridian 70–39 in an away game on January 12. Adam Vega led the Borderites with 15 … more

WCC to host tech, healthcare workshops

This month, registration opened for two workshops at Whatcom Community College (WCC) that are geared toward middle schoolers who want to learn about careers in technology and … more

Back in the majority, senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills

By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Now in the ruling majority, state Democrats are racing to pass legislation that failed to pass the state senate during last year’s … more

Fascinating facts about felines...

Many cat owners are fascinated by their feline friends. Cats can be quirky, and their behavior often amuses their owners, but there is more to cats than their quirky personalities. The following are … more

Tips for keeping your pet properly groomed

In addition to food, shelter and medical care, pets require grooming to keep them healthy. Small animals, such as hamsters and gerbils, may groom themselves to keep clean, but large pets often … more

Utility customers in Washington to reap savings of federal tax cut

As a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, state utility regulators are directing companies to track federal savings to benefit utility … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: December 8-January 11

December 8, 12:14 a.m.: Alarm audible on H Street Road. December 8, 9:01 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive. December 8, 3:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on … more

New mayor, city council members sworn into office

Blaine City Council’s newly elected members took their oath of office before the first regular meeting of the year on January 8. From l., Alicia Rule, Eric Davidson, Charlie … more

Ericksen squashes claims about taking a job at the EPA

Doug Ericksen telling reporters he did not take a job with the EPA. Photo by Erik Smith By Stefanie Donahue From the floor of the Washington State Capital, state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) … more

Year in Review 2017: A look back at the year that was

Continued from last week... July • The city of Blaine transferred 2 acres of land to the Lummi Nation. A signing ceremony marked the final step in a years-long … more

Birch Bay couple complete 5,428-mile boat journey

Boaters have several options for America’s Great Loop. The Andersons took a northern route through the Great Lakes, and the eastern of the two options through the South. Image courtesy of … more

In other Borderite sports...

Saul Magallon taking down his opponent, defending 3A state champion Samuel Peterson, in the semifinals at Gut Check Challenge in Bremerton on Saturday, January 6. Photo by Sheri Jansma. The Blaine … more

Borderites no match for Ferndale’s press defense

Colby Knutzen stretches for a rebound against Ferndale on Monday, January 8. David Kirichkov photo. By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine boys varsity basketball team couldn’t recover after a poor start and … more
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