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Bowling 1A/2A District champions, headed to state playoffs

Girls bowling is headed to the state championship tournament after winning the 1A/2A District Championships on January 28. Seven Blaine bowlers will travel to Tukwila for the state championship … more

Op-Ed: Appeal for retaliatory tariff exemption for Point Roberts on a humanitarian basis

Brian Calder, former president of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, addressed the following letter to B.C. premier David Eby on January 27 regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 … more

Unauthorized fence constructed at Monument Park

The sudden appearance of a chain link fence at the end of English Bluff Road in Tsawwassen blocking access to the border had local residents and Canadian media buzzing this week. Who put it there? … more

Gaps in state special education funding impact Blaine school district families

The gaps in funding for special education illustrate funding problems that are being seen across school districts around the state. State law enacts a cap on how much special education funding … more

Washington’s 2025 legislative priorities: Budget, housing, police

The 2025 Washington State Legislature   session kicked off January 13 with a host of new bills and other major issues lawmakers need to tackle before adjourning in late April. Some of the … more

PSE rates to increase over next two years

State residents will see increases in their Puget Sound Energy (PSE) utility bills starting this month and continuing through next year. The Washington Utilities and Transportation … more

Boaters must stay 1,000 yards from Southern Resident killer whales

A new state law went into effect on January 1 requiring boaters in Washington waters to stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW). The new law, passed by the state … more

Point Roberts community rallies to support local primary school

Community members packed the Point Roberts Community Center Friday evening to discuss the future of Point Roberts Primary School, expressing concerns about declining enrollment and calling for … more

Competitive cheer headed to state tournament for third straight season

The winter sports season is over the halfway mark, and teams are already beginning to prepare for the postseason. Blaine’s competitive cheer team qualified for the WIAA state tournament, both … more

Bellingham named “Fan Zone” city for upcoming 2026 World Cup

While Pacific Northwest soccer fans have been preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to commence across North America, Whatcom County soccer fans can be especially excited after the city of Bellingham … more

Blaine man found with firearms arrested on suspicion of stalking ex-girlfriend

A Blaine man was charged with felony stalking in Bellingham after police saw him near his ex-girlfriend’s apartment with multiple guns. Thomas Franklin Lingle, 57, was arrested in the early … more

Blaine man arrested for hate crime at Bellingham bar

A 26-year-old Blaine man was arrested for an assault and hate crime after he shouted homophobic slurs while beating another man during an altercation at a Bellingham bar in late December. … more

WSDOT receives $6.7 million to update border wait time

The Washington State Department of Transportation will receive nearly $6.7 million in grant funding to improve traffic flow through the U.S./Canadian border with updated border wait time data. … more

DOE requesting environmental input on hydrogen hub

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering providing funding for a regional hydrogen hub and is requesting public input on the scope of an environmental impact statement (EIS) that will … more

Bail set at $1 million for Birch Bay woman charged with child exploitation

A 29-year-old Birch Bay woman arrested on one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of possessing and dealing child sexual abuse material is being held in Whatcom County Jail in lieu … more

Man arrested for homicide after shooting in Custer home

A 43-year-old man was booked into Whatcom County Jail for second-degree murder after a fight broke out in a Custer home the night of January 11. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) … more

Hospital district hires new superintendent

Following a 30-minute executive session on January 8, Point Roberts hospital district commissioners approved a motion by chair Stephen Falk to hire Oliver Nouripour as district superintendent … more

Future of primary school up in the air?

The future of the Point Roberts Primary School will be a prime topic of discussion at a special meeting to be held at the community center on Friday, January 10. The school which is considered … more

Op-Ed: How state budget impacts K-12 education in our community

We have a responsibility to ensure that every student in Whatcom County receives the education they deserve. Despite our ongoing efforts to provide a high-quality education for all students, … more

Blaine hosts town hall on school funding shortfalls

Students, staff and community members from Blaine, Mt. Baker and Ferndale school districts asked legislators to fix the state’s K-12 funding model during a town hall meeting at Blaine Middle … more
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