Ttowa Sushi brings new dining option to Blaine 1o5m4a

A new downtown Blaine restaurant dishing up everything from sushi to bento boxes is the latest venture for a family known for opening Asian fusion restaurants across Whatcom County. Ttowa Sushi, …

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Scenes from the Scottish gathering festival in Blaine 6k6b11

The Bellingham Scottish Gathering brought bagpipes, dancing and displays of strength to Blaine on June 7. The festival centered around Blaine Marine Park, where a vendors market, drumming and …

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Student awards and honors

Senior Shaylie Daniels earned first team All-NWC honors. Daniels played pitcher, catcher and third base.

Borderites earn six All-NWC honors

The 2024-2025 high school sports season is officially over, and Blaine’s graduating seniors have thrown their caps in the air. But athletic honors are still rolling in, with multiple Borderites …

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Blaine High School Recognition Night

Standouts Valedictorians – Mackenzie Cottnair, Shaylie Daniels, London Fletcher, Sahib Gill, Sukhshaan Khosah, Blake Koreski, Brie Smith, Jayden Winslow, Isaiah Zuch Salutatorian …

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Cam Garcia received first place in senior displays.

Evening of the Arts general art show awards

Blaine High School artists showed off their work during the Evening of the Arts on May 29. The evening was full of choir, jazz band and drama performances as well as art exhibits and awards from …

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County council to host Blaine meeting 26e2f

Several of Whatcom County Council will hold a community meeting to better understand the needs of Blaine area residents 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at Blaine Public Library. The …

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DNR program accepting vessels for free 5me4d

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working to clean up the environment by getting unused boats out of local waters this summer. DNR’s Vessel Turn-In Program is …

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Road Rules: The legality of U-turns

Question: Washington’s default rule (as I learned it half a century ago) is that a U-turn is unlawful except where it is marked as lawful. On the contrary, California allows U-turns almost …

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How families can help prevent type 2 diabetes while school’s out

As a diabetologist, I am concerned. More and more adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a once-rare condition in youth. While genetics plays a role, the primary drivers are …

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Blaine book club review: “Stone Blind”

“Stone Blind,” by author, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes is a feminist retelling of the Greek myth of Medusa and Perseus. With wit and irony, Haynes shifts the perspective on a …

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