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Video game store opens in downtown Blaine

By Oliver Lazenby Ryan Robinson always wanted to be his own boss, and he wanted to do it by selling something he loves – video games. Ryan and his brother David … more

Property tax rates for 2018 released – prepare to pay more

By Pat Grubb Whatcom County Assessor Keith Willnauer was bang on when he recently advised that county taxpayers could expect a hefty increase in this year’s property taxes. The bad … more

Blaine wrestlers win sub-regional titles

Story by Oliver Lazenby and photos by Oliver Hamlin [slideshow_deploy id='22273'] Blaine wrestling head coach Colt Warren hoped 10 of his Borderites would qualify … more

Voters to decide next Whatcom Conservation District supervisor

By Stefanie Donahue Next month, Whatcom Conservation District will hold an election for a seat serving a three-year term on its board of supervisors. The five-member … more

Blaine resident named ‘Artist of the Week’

Silk paintings by Kay Dee Powell. Photo courtesy of Kay Dee Powell This week, Whatcom Art Market, a co-op gallery made up of nearly 50 artists, named Blaine resident Kay Dee Powell Artist of the … more

Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representatives vote?

Senate Bill 5722: Restricting the practice of conversion therapy. Passed the Senate on January 19 by a vote of 32-16 with one member excused. This bill would make it … more

Crews improve stormwater drainage in Birch Bay

Whatcom County Public Works improved stormwater drainage at Birch Bay Drive on February 6. Throughout the year, crews provide staff support for Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic … more

Bite of Blaine returns on February 19

Bite of Blaine 2017. By Stefanie Donahue If you’re planning on attending this year’s Bite of Blaine, make sure you come with an empty stomach because there will be plenty of good food to try. The … more

Carbon tax plan advances in the state senate

By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News Bureau A tax on carbon emissions proposed by governor Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward. On February 1, the state Senate Energy, Environment … more

Semiahmoo Resort announces key hire

Teresa Winfield. Bringing with her over 24 years of hospitality industry experience, Teresa Winfield has been named the new associate director of sales at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. She now … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough, Blaine Senior Center board member It’s February! This time of year, I think about lovers, both young and old, strolling in the park by the marina. The eagles … more

Girls beat Bellingham, earn playoff spot

By Oliver Lazenby In the final minutes of their last regular season game, the Blaine girls varsity basketball team won, securing a spot in the playoffs. The … more

In other sports...

Girls wrestling Blaine’s Josy Delgadillo placed third in the 115-pound weight class at the girls sub-regional wrestling tournament at Bellingham High School on February 3. She … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue stats: January 1-31

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue responded to a total 358 calls for January and had an average response time of 8 minutes and 40 seconds. The district responded to five fire-related … more

Caregivers need support, too

At some point in a son or daughter’s life, the shift to becoming a caregiver may occur. Adult caregivers typically want to provide care for their aging loved ones but sometimes find that the … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: January 22-February 3

January 22, 9:06 a.m.: Welfare check on Boundary Lane. January 22, 9:52 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Sole Drive. January 22, 11:09 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, … more

Blaine High School first semester honor roll

Blaine High School just announced its first semester honor roll. Students with 4.0 GPA Seniors: Hawraa Al Rabey, Elijah Aosved, Daizy Dehnke, Josie Deming, Maria Gobbato, Jamie Good, … more

The early bird sees the super blue blood moon

An ultra-rare super blue blood moon graced the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and western parts of North America on January 31. Dubbed a “lunar trifecta” by NASA, the phenomenon … more

Birch Bay caregiver accused of stealing from elderly patient

  Photo from Kimberly Stavig's Facebook page By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay resident and caregiver Kimberly Stavig, 54, is accused of identity fraud and theft of more than $100K from a … more

Years of work reap reward for shellfish harvesters

Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association staff restoring approximately 400 feet of stream channel between Brown and Aldergrove roads … more
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