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Obituary: David John Steward

David John Steward February 2, 1934 – August 31, 2023 David passed away on August 31, 2023 at Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born in Luton, England on February 2, 1934.   … more

Obituary: Robin Lynne Thomas

Robin Lynne Thomas March 26, 1963 – September 5, 2023   On September 5, 2023, Robin Lynne Thomas, of Birch Bay was called home by the Lord, she was surrounded by loved ones at … more

Obituary: Roderick Lysander Johnson

Roderick Lysander Johnson March 21, 1929 - May 1, 2023 Rod passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on March 21, 1929 in Seattle, to Eric C. Johnson, M.D. and … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: September 14-20, 2023

September 1, 6:57 p.m.: Sex crime, no rape, on A Street.  September 1, 7:33 p.m.: DUI on G Street.  September 2, 1:34 a.m.: DUI on Haynie Road. September 2, 8:12 a.m.: Moving … more

Sheriff's Reports, September 14-20, 2023

September 5, 1:52 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Arnie Road. September 5, 3:52 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Percie Road. September 5, 4:42 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Percie Road. … more

Famed architect talks Blaine home, city vision

Nestled in the lettered streets of Blaine is a home unlike others – this one was designed by a world-famous architect. Canadian-born Bruno Freschi, best known for his role as the chief … more

WDFW plans to trap black bears seen in Blaine, Custer

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officers are setting several traps in the Blaine area for one mother black bear and two cubs reportedly digging in people’s garbage. The … more

Blaine area businesses experience range of impacts from fewer border crossings

This June rang in the first summer without restrictions on the U.S./Canada border with the lifting of mandatory proof of Covid-19 vaccination for those entering the U.S. Years of travel restrictions … more

Borderites drop season opener to Port Angeles, 44-21

The Blaine Borderites suffered a tough season opener, falling to the Port Angeles Rough Riders, 44-21.  Costly mistakes on offense, including four first-half turnovers, knocked the … more

Run with the Chums 5K race to celebrate Whatcom Water Week

 Run with the Chums will kick off Whatcom Water Week on Saturday, September 9 at BP Highlands, 6898 Point Whitehorn Road. The annual 5K fun run and youth smolt sprint will return for its … more

Blaine board, commission and committee vacancies

Multiple municipal board, commission and committee positions remain vacant throughout Blaine’s government, according to a release on the city of Blaine’s website.  In Blaine, … more

Blaine book club review: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin

There are books that love books; books that extol the virtues of books; books that fixate on the very nature of books; and then there are books that are heartfelt love letters to the power of books. … more

Birch Bay book club review: “Jackdaws” by Ken Follett

This World War ll spy thriller takes place a few weeks before D-Day. It centers around a group of women instrumental in helping the Allied war effort and the German officer pursuing them.   … more

WCSO shares tips during National Preparedness Month this September

Professionals and volunteers who respond to emergencies – from fires to flooding – prepare year-round to act quickly to lessen the impact of disasters on the people, property, economy and … more

9/11 memorial planned under the Peace Arch

 Motorcyclists, dignitaries, and cross-border first responders will meet under the Peace Arch at 11 a.m. Monday, September 11 to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks. … more

​​Road Rules: When can police vehicles speed?

Question: Is it lawful for police vehicles to exceed posted speed limits without having their emergency signals activated? Answer: Years ago in a former career I was a freshly minted deputy … more

Whatcom County Council discusses BBWARM, new Lummi ferry funding

Whatcom County Council held only one meeting over the month of August, on August 8. The council discussed a swath of issues facing the region, and a few issues pertaining directly to Blaine, Birch … more
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