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Spread holiday spirit with Tree of Wishes

A few “wishes” remain on a tree at Cost Cutter in Blaine. Pick up a tag, shop for the gifts on the tag to help out a local family, and return them to the location you found the … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, November 30- December 3

November 30, 6:47 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 30, 9:40 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Lyn Court. November 30, 10:31 a.m.: Serve … more

Holiday spirit blooms in Blaine

City employees set up the Blaine Christmas tree in H Street Plaza on December 1. The tree will be lit during the Holiday Harbor Lights festival Saturday, December … more

Rescued kittens looking for new home

By Steve Guntli Two kittens that were abandoned near the Peace Arch border crossing on an icy night will soon be looking for a new home. The … more

Firefighters to hold Santa Run this weekend

By Steve Guntli North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) and Whatcom County Fire District 4 are holding their annual Santa Run this weekend to help provide happy … more

BNSF strikes deal to reduce fines on leaky oil tankers

By Steve Guntli Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad has negotiated a settlement with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to reduce fines on … more

Get a glimpse of The Bridge at Birch Bay

By Steve Guntli After months of planning, the founders of The Bridge at Birch Bay are going to give the public a peek at their new nonprofit. On Friday, December 4, … more

Holiday events around the county

December 3–5, 10–12 Tuna Christmas Bellingham Theatre Guild 1600 H Street, … more

Fight holiday depression with understanding

By Jamie Gavin During the holidays, many individuals experience depression and sadness rather than comfort and joy. According to the National Institute of Health, nearly 45 percent … more

Economists discuss cross-border issues at WWU roundtable

By Steve Guntli Economists from both sides at the border gathered at Western Washington University (WWU) for a roundtable discussion about the state of the cross-border … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, November 20- November 29

November 20, 1:41 a.m.: Loud music on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 20, 11:16 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 20, 12:35 p.m.: Mental cold call … more

BTAC tours B and B's

Members of Blaine’s Tourism Advisory Committee took a tour of local bed and breakfasts, starting at the Smuggler’s Inn. From l: Bob Boule, Jesse Creydt, Debbie Harger, … more

Repairs will cause delays on Mount Baker Highway

The Mt. Baker Ski Area has opened for the season, but skiers and snowboarders should be prepared for some delays before they can hit the slopes. The Washington State Department of … more

Western students to present rail station feasibility study

By Ian Ferguson A group of students from Western Washington University have been studying the feasibility of a rail station in Blaine from a business … more

Hunger Run benefits both students and community

By Jenna Dennison Blaine High School’s Close Up program is planning its second Hunger Run fundraiser. On November 28, the group is organizing a 5K run around the … more

Alcoa to lay off 880 in Ferndale and Wenatchee

By Steve Guntli Alcoa has filed a notice with the state announcing its intention to lay off 465 workers at its Ferndale aluminum plant. The company also announced plans to dismiss … more

Easier than pie: a simple Thanksgiving dessert

By Kara Furr When you’ve spent so much time and energy making a decadent Thanksgiving meal, you deserve a break once it’s time to make dessert. This simple yet … more

Blaine Harbor Art Gallery gears up for the holidays

The Blaine Harbor Art Gallery will host its annual Holiday Art Market December 4–5 at 674 Peace Portal Drive. The gallery will feature works by local artists, such as this piece … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, November 14 - November 19

November 14, 12:01 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 14, 3:46 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. … more

WDFW looking for info on swans injured by lead poisoning

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has established a hotline for citizens to report sick, injured or dead swans. WDFW established the hotline as part of its … more
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