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What you should know about high blood pressure in pets

By Dr. Dorrie Jordan, Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Most people are familiar with the dangers of high blood pressure in people. What a lot of people do not know is that dogs and cats … more

Gov. Inslee vetoes I-5/Exit 274 project funding from state transportation bill

Just as Blaine residents began to get their hopes up, Governor Jay Inslee opted to veto the I-5/Exit 274 interchange project from a sweeping transportation bill passed by the state senate last … more

Blaine man killed in car accident, driver surrenders

By Stefanie Donahue A 33-year-old pedestrian from Blaine was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Birch Bay this week, according to Washington State Patrol … more

Keep away from seal pups, please

Last summer, despite the best efforts of volunteers with the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN), a seal pup had to be rescued from the beach at Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts … more

Expect delays at the border as construction continues

With construction on truck cargo lanes complete, crews working on the Pacific Highway border crossing have set their aim at passenger lanes. According to a statement released by … more

Local and state agencies need your help

By Stefanie Donahue For the third straight year, local and state agencies are calling on the public to help count shellfish harvesters in Drayton Harbor. The … more

Semiahmoo Yacht Club teaches kids boating basics

Richard Sturgill, founder of Drayton Harbor Maritime. Photo courtesy of Karen Szol In partnership with the Blaine Boys & Girls Club, the Semiahmoo Yacht Club (SYC) offered a water safety and boating … more

Do you have historic images? Local resident on the lookout

Blaine resident Jim Zell is continuing his search for historic photos, documents, stories and newspapers from Blaine for a digital archive he’s building. Pictured is a 1915 … more

Softball season ends in playoff loss to Lakewood

Taylor Miller bunts against Bellingham on April 26. Photo by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s softball season ended on Tuesday, May 16, with a 11–1 playoff loss to Lakewood in … more

Blaine alumni celebrates win at the regional Special Olympics

Blaine School District alumni Micah Ellingson, 24, competed in the regional Special Olympics held at Snohomish High School on April 30. He won bronze for the 100-meter dash, silver … more

13 Blaine track athletes set for state qualifier

Blaine springers, from l., Alfonso Dermendziew, Dalton Mouw and Isaiah Russ in the 100-meter dash at Blaine High School on May 3. All three are competing in the 4X400-meter relay this week at a 2A … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 3-14

May 3, 12:19 p.m.: Theft cold call on Blaine Road. May 3, 2:45 p.m.: Traffic hazard on West Road. May 3, 4:19 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Roger … more

Downtown building set for demolition

By Stefanie Donahue The city of Blaine has issued an order to demolish the former Costa Azul restaurant building on Peace Portal Drive after finding it in decay, pest-ridden and … more

Library property purchased: next step, fundraising

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) closed its purchase of a property at 7968 Birch Bay Drive on April 27, and the process of raising roughly $3.5 million to … more

Blaine city councilmembers confirm re-election bids

By Stefanie Donahue Just days before the May 19 deadline to file for public office in Whatcom County, a string of Blaine city councilmembers confirmed their intention to run for … more

Two injured in Birch Bay house fire, locals lend a hand

By Stefanie Donahue In the early morning on May 5, a fire ravaged a cabin located at the Idlesse Condominiums on 8112 Birch Bay Drive, leaving the two residents injured and multiple … more

21 Blaine track athletes compete in postseason this week

Blaine’s Ayanna Holguin, r., in the 100-meter dash at Blaine’s last home track and field meet on May 3. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby For Blaine track and field athletes, the … more

Young at Heart: May 2017

Tea “In the Garden” took place on May 7 at the Blaine Senior Center. The event featured tea sandwiches, scones, sweets and English tea. Photos courtesy of the Blaine Senior Center. By Lorrie … more

Task force to weigh in on city budget

By Stefanie Donahue About a dozen community stakeholders have formed a short-term revenue task force to take an in-depth look at the city budget and offer recommendations to Blaine … more

Blaine fishing community honors lives lost

The annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafarers Memorial was held May 7 at the Blaine Boating Center. Pictured is a wreath being sent to sea by Jessica Stone in honor of the … more
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