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Local Eagle Scout receives award

Sawyer Stone. / Photo courtesy of Mark Stone. Seventeen-year-old Sawyer Stone received a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony held at Birch Bay State Park on Sunday, September 17. … more

Whatcom Transportation Authority rolls out new bus route

By Stefanie Donahue To better serve communities in north Whatcom County, Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is unveiling a new route connecting Everson, … more

Run with the Chums brings fun and education to the BP Highlands

Photos by Abby of Dynamite Images During the Annual Run with the Chums on Saturday, September 16, participants of all ages ran through the Terrell Creek watershed at the BP Highlands. In addition to … more

Custer man establishes place for local history

Steve Russell, founder of the Custer Museum, stands in front of a sign from the Custer depot. / Photos by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby After 44 years of collecting local artifacts, lifelong … more

In other Borderite sports news...

Blaine football lost 42–7 at Sedro-Woolley. The loss gives the Borderites a 0–3 record (0–1 in conference games). This Friday Blaine plays Bellingham (1–2, 0–1 in conference games) at Civic … more

Maya Ball ends Blaine girls soccer’s scoreless streak

Blaine’s Maya Ball threads a shot past an Anacortes defender for a goal in minute 62 during a home game on Monday, September 18.  / Photo By Janell Kortlever By Oliver Lazenby Maya Ball scored the … more

Voters have until October 9 to register, update address

By Stefanie Donahue Whatcom County residents have until Monday, October 9 to register or change their address in order to vote in the November 7 general election, according to the … more

Blaine volleyball undefeated after close five-set match at Sehome

Blaine outside hitter Josie Deming gets a kill in the fourth set in a Blaine win at Sehome High School on September 14. / Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Blaine varsity volleyball, led by … more

Peace Portal Subway receives “Silver Platter Award" from health department

From l., Supreet Hari and general manager Kini Stewart. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue The Subway located on Peace Portal Drive in Blaine received high marks from the Whatcom County … more

Birch Bay nonprofit The Somero Project awarded $10,000 for volunteer service

The Somero Project president Becky Conover. Photo courtesy of the Somero Project By Stefanie Donahue Nearly a decade after co-founding The Somero Project, a nonprofit organization that provides … more

Birch Bay water commissioner Reichhardt retires after 40 years

By Oliver Lazenby How water has been supplied to Birch Bay residents has changed a lot in the past four decades. During that time, two districts merged to make the … more

CBP arrests two at Peace Arch border crossing

Two individuals attempting to cross through the Peace Arch port of entry were detained after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered warrants were out for their … more

Cross-border ceremony marks 16th anniversary of 9/11

Photos and story by Stefanie Donahue First responders who served in New York on September 11, 2001 as well as dignitaries, officials and citizens from the United States and Canada … more

The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space prepares for grand opening

After months of work, the team at The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space is primed to celebrate their grand opening with the public in just a matter of days. All are welcome to sip beer … more

Few days remain before Run with the Chums on September 16

As part of Whatcom Water Week, folks at the Whatcom County Public Works Department are inviting the public to kick off the watershed-education event with a fun run and walk through the forested … more

Football loses to Meridian 50–44

Blaine running back Jacob Westfall dives in the first quarter. By Oliver Lazenby With Meridian two yards from scoring the winning touchdown, the Borderites knew exactly what to expect during the … more

Microsoft executives stop by the Peace Arch

Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith, l., and director of executive communications Carol Ann Browne, r., visited Peace Arch Park to learn about its history from … more

Floating crane from Tacoma at work in Blaine

A floating crane in Blaine. Photo by Ruth Lauman. By Oliver Lazenby The American Construction Company floating crane arrived in Blaine last week to work on piers in the industrial area at the end of … more

The Bridge at Birch Bay to open learning center

Lee Connors’ son, Daniel Connors, in The Bridge at Birch Bay’s learning center. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue Volunteers with The Bridge at Birch Bay will offer access to the new … more

New coach and big turnout for cross country teams

Blaine cross country runners cool down at the end of a practice in early September. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s cross country program has solved a problem it’s struggled … more
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