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Donors to be honored at Marine Park ceremony

By Stefanie Donahue Nearly one year after the opening of the Marine Park playground, city staff are preparing to host a ceremony to honor the many community donors who helped make it … more

Event dedicated to all things seafood is just days away

By Stefanie Donahue Prepare to spend the weekend enjoying a bounty of seafood and stories during Bellingham’s inaugural SeaFeast. In celebration of Western … more

Blaine falls 52–20 in first conference game

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s defense couldn’t shut down Sedro-Woolley’s ground game in a 52–20 loss last Friday in the two teams’ first conference … more

Borderites volleyball team strides through the season

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s volleyball team is “working through some youthfulness,” and after a strong showing against Sedro-Woolley in its first game, lost to Sehome and … more

Blaine Air Force reunion attracts a crowd

About 90 people, including those who comprised the 757th Radar Squadron, attended the first Blaine Air Force Station reunion on Saturday, September 17 to share stories and … more

Blaine student stars in “The Miracle Worker”

By Stefanie Donahue With several lead roles already under her belt, 11-year-old actress Kathryn McKinney is preparing to command audiences yet again in “The Miracle Worker,” a … more

Local parks district accepting grant applications

The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 is now accepting grant applications for the coming year. Applications are due no later than November 30. The grants are intended … more

Blaine’s Boys & Girls Club welcomes new director

Folks at Blaine’s Boys & Girls Club introduced themselves to Kelsey Clarke, the club’s new director. She started last week during the after school … more

Locals take part Seattle fundraising event

Heidi Holmes, program manager with Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, l.,  and Birch Bay resident Noelle Jorgensen, r., held a fundraising event leading up to … more

Blaine public official recognized by prestigious organization

Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf, l., received an executive credential from the American Public Works Association in late August. She is now one of 70 in an organization … more

Travelers warned against bringing firearms across the border

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a warning to make clear to U.S. travelers crossing the border that firearms must be declared upon arrival. Undeclared firearms … more

New rule issued to cap carbon emissions, locally

On Thursday, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a clean air rule aimed at reducing carbon pollution in the state. The new rule, set to go live on October 17, will require businesses that … more

Threat results in brief border closure

Cross-border traffic both north- and south-bound was halted at the Peace Arch ports of entry just after 6 p.m. September 16 after a northbound motorist declared his vehicle contained … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Report: September 10-18

September 10, 12:44 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. September 10, 2:01 p.m.: Mental cold call on Harborview Road. September 10, 2:43 p.m.: Drugs … more

Marijuana exclusion policy termed “ludicrous”

By Pat Grubb Recent and widespread publicity about Canadians being permanently banned from the U.S. after admitting to having smoked marijuana in the past has politicians on both … more

Are you up for the #BookBrainChallenge?

By Stefanie Donahue Thanks to a recent campaign led by the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), folks all the way from Bellingham to Blaine are donning books on their heads while … more

Peace Arch ceremony honors service members on 15th anniversary of 9/11

Hundreds gathered at Peace Arch Park on Sunday to honor first responders on the 15th anniversary of September 11. [slideshow_deploy id='11188'] Dignitaries from both … more

Nonprofit helps Blaine woman pay for her dog’s surgery

By Oliver Lazenby Brittany Fraley was drinking one day when her dog Diesel walked up and put his head on her lap. At the time, Fraley didn’t have much support in her struggle with … more

The historic Plover ferry undergoes its 21st annual inspection following last seasonal service

By Stefanie Donahue United States Coast Guard (USCG) representatives Chris Schilling and Melinda Bacon, conducted an annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry last Thursday, … more

Brush fire halts traffic, causes evacuation

A brush fire bordered the northeast corner of Blaine and Birch Bay-Lynden roads last Monday, September 12. A few local residents were forced to evacuate their homes while responders … more
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