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News from the Blaine Planning Commission meeting on August 23 and the Blaine City Council meeting on August 27. Commission OKs permit amendments for Bridges Plat, … more

City swears in new Blaine Police Department chief

Allen Schubert, l., was sworn in as chief of the Blaine Police Department by city clerk and assistant to the city manager Sam Crawford during a brief ceremony at Blaine City Hall on … more

Fun times at the ‘Roadeo’

Staff from the Blaine Public Works Department hosted the third annual ‘Roadeo’ at the parking lot located behind the Blaine Library on August 17. The event featured … more

Developer has big plans for project in downtown Blaine

Demolition crews deconstruct a building at 685 Peace Portal Drive. Photo by Stefanie Donahue Apartments, restaurant and retail store planned for 685 Peace Portal Drive. By Stefanie Donahue Demolition … more

New thrift store Wildbird Treasure Nest opens in downtown Blaine

An inside look at Wildbird Treasure Nest: Thrift & Gift. Photo by Mathew Roland. By Mathew Roland There’s a new place to shop in downtown Blaine. Wildbird Treasure Nest: Thrift & Gift, located at … more

Live music, food trucks at Blaine Marine Park on Aug. 25

By Stefanie Donahue Enjoy some fun in the sun at the second annual Summer Fun in the Park event. Sponsored by Windermere Real Estate agents Jen Freeman and Leah … more

Packed agenda for meeting on Aug. 23

Amendments to Bridges Plat and Sea Smoke development projects, in addition to a permit to build on Milhollin Drive, will be up for discussion.  By Stefanie … more

County says building planned for Birch Bay Drive may be too tall

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Planning Department is requesting more information about a proposed 39-unit apartment complex on Birch Bay Drive. The proposed … more

Community discusses plans for Birch Bay Library

Community members provided input on preliminary designs for the Birch Bay Library at an August 18 meeting hosted by the WCLS. Photos by Mathew Roland By Mathew Roland The public recently gave input … more

Wildfire smoke coats much of western Washington

A seagull flies over Drayton Harbor shrouded in wildfire smoke on August 21. The air quality for the area was rated as unhealthy by the Northwest Clean Air Agency that day. For the … more

Blaine dog gets a moment in the spotlight at NW Washington Fair

Jeanette Davidson submitted the above photo titled, ‘Ornery Ferndale goose sets Blaine dog straight’ to the Northwest Washington Fair’s photo competition and received second … more

School district is replacing nine faucets at the Primary School

By Oliver Lazenby After testing all the water fixtures at Blaine Primary School, the Blaine school district is replacing nine faucets that tested above 10 parts per billion for lead. … more

Crabbers kick off season on Aug. 16

Bill Baron, above., tosses a crabbing pot baited with chicken off the pier at Blaine Harbor Marina on August 17. The crabbing season for the northern parts of marine area 7, … more

School district app, website launches just in time for the school year to begin

By Oliver Lazenby Students go back to school on Wednesday, August 29, and parents have some new ways of keeping up with news from Blaine schools. The Blaine school … more

Primary election: a closer look at voter turnout

By Pat Grubb The three District 42 races for state senator and representatives in the 2018 primary election showed that the current Republican incumbents have a headwind against them … more

The Vault to host fundraiser for two nonprofits in Blaine

Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson of Angels Descending. Courtesy photo By Stefanie Donahue Now’s the time to reserve a seat for an upcoming fundraiser at The Vault Wine Bar. Local music group Angels … more

Man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after incident south of Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue As a result of an altercation with his wife and relatives at a home located just south of Blaine last December, Brian Pukaluk, 43, was sentenced to 11 1/2 years … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: August 1-3

August 1, 11:27 a.m.: Theft cold call on Semiahmoo Lane. August 1, 11:46 a.m.: Domestic physical on Holeman Avenue. August 1, 12:46 p.m.: Domestic violence order on … more

Blaine Food Bank needs volunteers

The folks at the Blaine Food Bank are in need of a helping hand. In an email, volunteers Joan Smith and Terry Aiello said the food bank is in need of able-bodied volunteers to work … more
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