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End of a long journey

    Members of the Lummi youth canoe family land their canoes in Marine Park on July 24. The journey united members of the Lummi, … more

Blaine and Birch Bay host festivals this weekend

By Steve Guntli This weekend is a great time to be in Blaine and Birch Bay. On August 1 and 2, both areas will host activity-packed festivals for residents and … more

Experience culture at Peace Arch State Park

By Katelyn Doggett The Peace Arch International Concert Series returns for its 10th year, providing the chance to experience a series of free, live music and dance … more

Man facing charges for 2011 Blaine shooting

Steve “Silencer” Ibarra, 21, is facing attempted murder charges for a drive-by shooting in Blaine nearly four years ago. This week, Ibarra finished a three-year sentence in state … more

Primary ballots due Tuesday

County auditor Debbie Adelstein reminds voters that primary election ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, August 4. The post office encourages mailing your ballot by Monday, August 3 for … more

Blaine school board candidates talk priorities, inspiration

Three local citizens are vying for a seat on the Blaine School District’s board of directors. We asked each candidate to answer three brief questions to better elucidate their positions and … more

Fierce rivalry keeps George Raft Race competitors afloat

Above: Bob Knapp with wife Wendy Davis. Photo by Debbie Harger   Above: Richard Sturgill, l., with teammate John … more

Tourism expert says Blaine has untapped potential

By Steve Guntli In a recent presentation, a noted tourism expert gave high marks to most Whatcom County cities, but found Blaine lacking. Roger Brooks, CEO of Roger … more

High heat: Drought-resistant plants to help your garden thrive in the summer

By Katelyn Doggett This summer has brought high temperatures and minimal rain that may be making your yard look a little bleak. In order to spruce up your garden, … more

Blaine man’s friends hold golf tournament in his memory

By Steve Guntli Blaine local Brad “Brose” Ambrose passed away more than a year ago, but his friends are keeping his memory alive with a memorial golf … more

Artists on the beach in Birch Bay

Sand sculptors from the Holiday Shores subdivision in Birch Bay took home first place in the master’s division for this colorful mermaid. Photo by Molly … more

Blaine pot store fined for selling to minor

By Steve Guntli Blaine’s Evergreen Cannabis was one of 19 pot stores that sold marijuana to a minor in a statewide compliance investigation. The Washington State … more

Native canoe journey stops in Blaine this weekend

By Steve Guntli Be part of a unique cultural event happening for the first time in Blaine this weekend. The G’ana’k’w Canoe Family is using … more

Roll back to the past in Birch Bay

By Katelyn Doggett Prepare for a blast from the past – Birch Bay is taking a time machine to the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s with its first Rollback Weekend held on … more

Birch Bay Music Festival supports animals through music

By Katelyn Doggett Show your support for animal rescues while enjoying live music and beer in the sunshine. The Birch Bay Music Festival returns for its fifth year … more

WWU biologist to give lecture on algae in Birch Bay

Birch Bay residents concerned about the algal blooms in the bay can attend a free public seminar on Thursday, July 30. Dr. Robin Kodner, assistant professor of biology at Western … more

WTA offers free fares in support of homeless outreach program

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is offering free bus rides on Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24. The free fares will extend to all routes except for route 80X, which runs … more

Ragnar Relay Northwest

  Photos by Steve Guntli A wave of runners takes off from Peace Arch State Park for their leg in the Ragnar Relay, a grueling, 200-mile  relay race from Blaine … more

Around town

  Photos by Ruth Lauman A group prepares to board the Plover Ferry for a trip to Semiahmoo. A sailor makes mast repairs to … more

Owls on the links

A great horned owl perches near the Semiahmoo Resort Golf and Country Club. The owls have been using the golf course as their hunting grounds, picking off small rodents and perhaps … more
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