Last week, some students at Blaine High School and Blaine Middle School made the decision to leave their classrooms and participate in an organized protest of federal immigration enforcement actions. … more

A 25-year-old Blaine man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fatal car crash on Blaine Road in March 2023 that killed 33-year-old Ashleigh Nicole Woodward and … more

PeaceHealth informed the Washington State Employment Security Department that it is planning to eliminate 94 positions throughout the state. Of those cut positions, 27 are located in Whatcom County, according to a Feb. 11 letter from PeaceHealth to ESD. PeaceHealth announced the layoffs will take effect April 12. Washington state law requires employers give 60 days’ notice to employees in the event of a mass layoff. more

While the Blaine wrestling program rests before next week’s state championships and girls bowling enjoys the spoils of a hard-fought season, Borderite basketball was gutting it out in the District … more

Blaine Community Theater’s latest play, “Closer to Home,” is expected to fill Blaine High School’s theater with laughter, while sharing messages of honesty and authenticity during its debut … more

The City of Blaine Community Development Services (CDS) Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Lincoln Mews at 1 p.m. Feb. 26. The meeting will allow public testimony on the proposed … more

Barrow's goldeneyes are sea ducks known for being quite active during the day, especially throughout the winter. The males are handsome with a crescent-shaped 'swoosh' on their cheeks. Goldeneyes … more

On Friday, February 27 the community center will play host to the Resilient Point Roberts Relaunch Event. All will be welcome to become acquainted (or reacquainted) with the work Resilient Point … more

The Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS) is looking for boaters who would like to be added to a list of people who could transport injured wildlife to Blaine via boat.  Injured … more

Blaine school district is assembling a Community Facility Advisory Committee that will recommend to the school board whether it should go out for a bond, which would fund major capital facility … more

It was an eventful week for Borderite winter sports, with boys wrestling earning a district title and girls bowling claiming 10th place at the state tournament in Tukwila on Tuesday.  Boys … more

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is calling for the state to use revenue from a newly proposed income tax to pay for public schools and higher education. He laid out … more

The Blaine School District has opened a community survey to the Point Roberts community. The district is trying to understand current and future needs on the Point for early learning opportunities … more

Bodhi Ollin Tonatiuh Santos Lindquist November 24, 2010, to December 10, 2025  Bodhi Ollin Tonatiuh Santos Lindquist passed away unexpectedly by a tragic accident on December 10, 2025, … more

For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars.  This year will be no different .  These advocates are … more

The treaty tribes’ commitment to habitat protection and salmon recovery is reflected in the newly published State of Our Watersheds Report. The comprehensive watershed-by-watershed analysis of … more

Bruno Moras July 1, 1937 – November 20, 2025 Bruno was born July 1, 1937 in Port Alberni, B.C. He passed away November 20, 2025 in Ferndale, Washington. Bruno attended school in Nanaimo, … more

September 12, 1940 – December 27, 2025 Mary Louisa Prieto Acosta was born on September 12, 1940 to Chon Prieto and Jessie Lara. She passed away on December 27, 2025. Mary was the third of four … more

Adam Edward Rozyskie October 1, 1941 – December 27, 2025 Adam Edward Rozyskie, aged 84, of Point Roberts, Washington, passed away on December 27, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife, … more