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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 15-17

February 15, 6:24 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay Drive. February 15, 8:12 a.m.: Alarm audible on Blaine Road. February 15, 9:04 a.m.: Domestic … more

Magallon takes state wrestling title, leading Borderites to 8th place at Mat Classic

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine wrestler Saul Magallon’s athletic style took him to the top at the Mat Classic last weekend in Tacoma, where he walked away as the state champion in the … more

County has rights to 60 percent of land for Birch Bay berm

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County has obtained about half the permits and most of the land it needs to begin construction on a 1.6-mile Birch Bay beach restoration project, said Jim … more

Wings Over Water returns for 15th year

Story and photo by Joe Meche Birding festivals are a great way to enjoy bird watching in fantastic settings. They offer the added bonus of meeting people who share your passion for … more

Extreme paddleboarder passes through Semiahmoo Bay

Stand up paddleboard enthusiast Darrell Kirk glides through Semiahmoo Bay on February 10. Kirk fronts a group called Stand Up Paddle the World and is the host of a podcast dedicated … more

Rays of sunshine beam off Drayton Harbor

Western Washington experienced a long-desired winter warm-up last week, with high temperatures reaching nearly 62 degrees and low of 40 degrees between February 16 and 20, according … more

Thriving marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention

By Tim Gruver WNPA Olympia News Bureau A number of bills in the Washington Legislature could change the way people buy, sell and grow marijuana. The bills … more

Bite of Blaine rings in 17 years

Semiahmoo Resort offered tasty hors d’oeuvres of duck and lamb. Photos by Louise Mugar. A hungry crowd tasted an array of scrumptious samples at the 17th annual Bite of Blaine on February 20 at … more

Home and Garden Show returns to the NW Washington fairgrounds

By Stefanie Donahue Not sure how to start that much-needed improvement project around the house? Folks with the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County encourage you to stop … more

Brush up on your gardening skills with Blaine CORE

Whether you’re new to gardening or you’re an experienced horticulturist, Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (CORE) has a class for you. With a mission to … more

Homebuyer course slated for March and April

Now is the time to reserve a seat in one of two upcoming courses for first-time homebuyers. From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 4, instructors Josh … more

Whatcom County councilmembers announce reelection bids

By Stefanie Donahue Months in advance of the May 19 primary election filing deadline, Whatcom County councilmembers Satpal Sidhu and Rud Browne announced their intention to bid for … more

Port of Bellingham hires a new manager of marinas

Alan Birdsall By Stefanie Donahue With more than 30 years of experience at the Port of Bellingham, Alan Birdsall was appointed as the new manager of marinas for the agency last month. Previously … more

Whatcom County Sheriff reports: February 1–15

February 1, 7:12 a.m.: Child abuse cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 1, 8:37 a.m.: Littering on Giles Road. February 1, 11:37 a.m.: Landlord tenant … more

Locals remember the legacy of Murray Goff

Murray Goff and his wife Kathryn Spearin. Courtesy photo. By Jack Kintner Murray Goff, local retailer and lifelong Blaine resident, died last week at the age of 91 following a short illness at the … more

Protesters bring “No Ban, No Wall” message to Peace Arch Park

By Stefanie Donahue Canadian demonstrators converged at Peace Arch Park last weekend in response to President Donald Trump’s recent crackdown on immigration. The … more

Economy, Fritsch, Magallon lead Borderites to regionals victory

Blaine’s Colton Economy, r., wrestles Alec Acfalle from Olympic High School in the second match of the Class 2A regional tournament last weekend at Blaine High School. Economy, r., took first place … more

Sales tax measure set for inclusion on April ballot

Will Blaine be the next city in Washington to fund transportation projects for streets, sidewalks and trails with a sales tax? That’s up to voters to decide. During a special … more

Washington’s basic driver’s license fails federal REAL ID requirements

By Tim Gruver, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Your driver’s license might not fly with airport security in less than a year if the state continues to fail to meet federal identification … more

City council votes in favor of wharf district zoning amendment

A map of Mariner Village and the building height allowances approved by the Blaine City Council during a regular meeting on February 13. By Stefanie Donahue Sundance Yachts is one step closer to … more
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