A new personal injury law firm has opened its doors in downtown Blaine.
Surrey-based lawyer Harpreet Nirwan began accepting clients to his personal injury firm, Nirwan Law Corporation, at 838 Peace Portal Drive, on May 1.
“I’m getting my foot in the door, establishing a presence and letting the community know that we’re taking that leap,” he said.
Nirwan has been practicing law for the past 15 years, gaining experience in criminal, family and corporate law. He earned his bachelor’s degree in criminology from Simon Fraser University and his law degree from the University of Victoria. According to his website, he has tried cases in both the provincial and supreme courts of B.C. hundreds of times.
Nirwan, who currently practices personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in South Surrey, said he decided to open the Blaine office after B.C. started following a no-fault insurance model in 2021. The law, with limited exceptions, prevents people from suing for bodily injury and vehicle damage.
“Canada’s appetite for personal injury [litigation] has basically soured,” Nirwan said. “Eventually the runway is going to end and we needed to pivot.”
To adapt, Nirwan passed the Washington state bar exam last year in anticipation of opening the new office to serve people from Blaine to Seattle. It’ll take about four years for Nirwan to finish his B.C. cases and close that office, he said, but in the meantime, his Blaine office will allow him to commute easily between the two locations. Eventually, he’d like to expand his ser-
vices to Oregon.
Nirwan has started accepting clients by appointment only and plans to open the Blaine location from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in the coming months. Consultations are free; Nirwan Law
Corporation can be reached at 604/372-0253 or hnirwan@nirwanlawcorp.com.
“We look forward to helping the injured,” Nirwan said. “People who are injured are oftentimes voiceless.”
s Harpreet Nirwan started accepting clients at his personal injury law firm, Nirwan Law Corporation, at 838 Peace Portal Drive on May 1.
Photo by Grace McCarthy
Sprinters shine at Sunny and 70 Invitational, tennis earns first win
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The spring regular season has come to an end, and postseason madness is on the horizon. In the past week, girls tennis earned their first win of the season on Senior Night, and track and field had a great showing from its sprinters at the Sunny and 70 invitational.
Track and Field
Blaine track and field traveled south to Lakewood for the iconic Sunny and 70 Invitational meet on May 3. The massive field of 29 teams featured talent from across western Washington competing in over 40 events.
Blaine competed in 32 events across the boys and girls teams, with the boys sprinters and hurdlers earning three podium finishes.
The boys 4x100-meter relay team had a fantastic performance, finishing third overall with a time of 44.75, falling just behind second-place Meadowdale (43.93) and first-place Juanita (42.70).
The team of upperclassmen in Colby Shipp, Dylan Johnson, Jaiden Paez and Beckum Bleazard are looking strong at the tail end of the regular season, and will look to continue that momentum into a state placement.
Senior hurdler Josiah Weeda had one of his best days of the season, earning a pair of first place finishes in the 110-meter hurdles with a wind-assisted personal record time of 15.15. Weeda defeated a huge crowd of 24 sprinters, narrowly beating Jackson’s Oluwatomi Akinpelu (15.30) and Cedarcrest’s Chase Meikle (15.34) by less than twotenths of a second. Blaine senior Raymond Ben also earned 15th in
the 300-meter hurdles with a PR time of 45.16.
Brietta Sandell had a great day in hurdles, representing the Blaine girls with an eighth place finish out of 31 in the 100-meter hurdles with a PR time of 17.14, and a ninth place finish out of 30 in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.95.
Senior Makenna Lausier, who made noise during the winter sports season with a strong performance in the 1A/2A state wrestling tournament, had another solid day at pole vault, finishing tied for ninth place in a field of 18 with a vault of 8’.
Blaine track and field has one final regular season Northwest
Conference (NWC) meet before 1A District 1 postseason play kicks off next week. Blaine will travel south to Burlington-Edison to face the hosting Tigers and Lakewood on May 7 at 3:45 p.m. (after press time).
The Borderites will then travel to Lynden Christian to face NWC 1A foes Mt. Baker, Meridian, Nooksack Valley and LC, for the 1A District 1 postseason meet starting on Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Blaine girls tennis held Senior Night on Tuesday, May 6 when the Borderites faced Sedro-Woolley for the final home game of the regular season.
Seniors Emmy Duke, Iannah Llanos, Mia Thukaram, and Sophia Van Loo were honored during a pre-game ceremony with words from current head coach Marcel Zuzarte and former head coach Amanda Dahl before their final tennis match at home under the shadow of Borderite Stadium.
The seniors, along with a group of promising young up-and-comers, earned their first win of the season after starting the year 0-13 as a team, defeating Sedro-Woolley 5-2.
The team win came from singles wins by Duke (2-6, 6-3, 7-5) and Ana Tuski (6-0, 6-4), and a sweep from all three doubles
teams: Bea Dickson and Carly Saunders (6-2, 6-3), Hailey Johnson and Ainsley Ellis (6-4, 6-2), and Thukaram and Alexis Sanchez (6-1, 6-2).
Baseball
It’s been a hot-and-cold regular season for Borderite baseball.
Blaine started the year on a three-game winning streak, then answered that with a fivegame losing streak. That was followed by a six-game winning streak (with three shutouts along the way), which was trailed by the current six-game losing streak Blaine finds itself in now.
The Borderites dropped the first game of May to Anacortes on the road, losing 10-1 before returning home to Pipeline Fields for a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss to Burlington-Edison.
After the end of the regular season, junior catcher Evan Yates finished in the top of the NWC in hitting: fourth in batting average (.400), third in on-base percentage (.552), sixth in slugging (.460), and top-10 in hits, steals and walks.
Aaron Garza finished in the leaderboards in hits (19) and doubles (6) to go along with lockdown defense in the middle infield, and Josh Cochran finished with the lowest earned run average by qualified pitchers (1.34) and second-most strikeouts (60).
All told, the Borderites have stayed right around a .500 winning percentage throughout spring, and finished the regular season with a 9-11 (5-10 NWC) record. With the regular sea-
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s Blaine senior Sophia Van Loo runs toward a drop shot in the first set of her match against Sedro-Woolley’s Ruby Hudson on May 6 in Blaine.
Photo by Nolan Baker
s Blaine senior Emmy Duke returns a volley in the first set of her 2-1 win over Sedro-Woolley’s Samantha Jepperson in Blaine on May 6. Photo by Nolan Baker
Three myths about stroke that are important to debunk
Knowing the facts can help you spot stroke warning signs and act quickly.
You may know someone who has had a stroke – or perhaps you hear more about this condition in May because it’s Stroke Awareness Month. But do you know how to separate stroke myths from facts?
Knowing the difference can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
What is a stroke?
Strokes happen when blood can’t flow to the brain, either because a clot is blocking it or because a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts. Each year, about 795,000 people in the U.S. experience strokes. The condition is the fifth leading cause of death, and a major cause of disability in adults. But there’s hopeful news here, too: Many strokes can be prevented or treated effectively when caught early.
Here are three common myths about strokes, and the facts you should know instead.
Myth No. 1: Strokes only happen when blood pressure spikes very high
You might think your blood pressure is fine if it’s just a little high. Strokes only happen when blood pressure suddenly shoots up, right?
Not true. Even slightly high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to a stroke if it continues over time.
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke happens when blood can’t flow to part of the brain because something (usually a clot) is blocking it. A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts.
High blood pressure silently damages the small blood vessels of the brain, eyes, kidney and heart, and many people don’t even know they have it. Fortunately, keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level can dramatically reduce your stroke risk. How can you manage hypertension? Work with your
healthcare provider on a plan that includes:
• Regular exercise
• A healthy diet
• Quitting smoking
• Taking blood pressure medication as prescribed
The goal is to keep your blood pressure below 120/80.
Myth No. 2: A “mini-stroke” is no big deal
Have you heard someone talk about having a “mini-stroke” that cleared up quickly? They might have experienced what doctors call a TIA (transient ischemic attack).
While the effects of a TIA are temporary, they’re still cause for concern. A TIA is a stroke that almost happens but reverses itself. It doesn’t cause permanent damage, but it should never be ignored. It’s a major warning sign. Someone who’s had at least one TIA is almost 10 times more likely to have a stroke than someone of the same age and sex who hasn’t had one.
If you experience stroke symptoms that go away, don’t just shrug them off. Call 911 or get to an emergency room right away.
Myth No. 3: People in rural areas can’t get effective stroke care
Living far from a major medical center doesn’t mean you’re out of luck if you have a stroke. Rural stroke patients should go to their closest hospital. Hospitals in outlying areas can connect with larger stroke centers.
They can also use telemedicine or life flight helicopters to help patients get the stroke care they need at medical centers with advanced stroke services.
Many regional medical centers offer advanced stroke care and work with smaller community hospitals. This includes PeaceHealth St. Joseph in Bellingham, which has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its quality improvement measures to make sure stroke patients receive timely care.
Know the signs: BE FAST
When it comes to stroke, time matters. The sooner treatment starts, the better the chances of recovery. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize the signs of stroke and call 911 as soon as possible. Literally, seconds count.
PeaceHealth recommends the BE FAST method to spot a stroke. This acronym helps you identify the signs and act quickly. It stands for:
• Balance: Sudden trouble with balance or coordination.
• Eyes: Sudden trouble seeing or blurry vision.
• Face: Drooping or numbness on one side of the face.
• Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm.
• Speech: Slurred speech or trouble speaking.
• Time: Time to call 911 right away.
Article courtesy of PeaceHealth
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Saunders said.
Saunders said he was concerned because few lanes recently have been open at the Blaine border crossings, creating traffic that he believed could compound on the negative impact of fewer Canadians shopping in Blaine.
“I think their priorities are all wrong here,” Saunders said.
Ship49 general manager Josie Frodert said, if they continued, she believed the additional checks would reduce the number of Canadians visiting the parcel store, where business is already down 80 to 85 percent.
“Everyone is losing trust,” Frodert said. “No one wants to come down.”
Frodert said she’s never seen inspections like these in the nearly three years she’s worked at the store, which abuts the Pacific Highway truck crossing.
Blaine city manager Mike Harmon said he believed impacts to the city from additional checks were minimal and short-lived.
“The city of Blaine supports the hard work of women and men who are working to secure our borders,” he wrote in an emailed statement.
“From time to time, a variety of factors affect operations at the border, which impacts local traffic; however, representatives from customs communicate with the city, and we deploy local resources to assist with traffic as needed.”
Blaine police chief Rodger Funk said the police department only received one call about traffic during the outbound inspections, adding that he wasn’t concerned about the additional inspections causing public safety issues within the city.
“This is something they’ve done in the past,” Funk said, referring to CBP.
Social media was awash with comments about the additional border security, both from people stat-
ing the procedure was uncommon and needed an explanation as well as comments from people who said the inspections were routine.
The checks come as political tensions between the U.S. and Canada have heightened concerns for some people about crossing the U.S./Canada border. Canadian and U.S. national news stories have focused on phones being searched at the border and travelers sent to detention centers, as some Canadians boycott the U.S. due to tariffs and Trump’s threats about Canada becoming a 51st state.
Acting director assigned to Blaine port area
Bonnie Arellano has just recently been named acting Blaine area port director, Givens confirmed. She has taken the place of Harmit Gill who
has been temporarily transferred to Buffalo, N.Y. Givens did not say why or when Gill was reassigned, or what his position was in New York.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Arellano earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and was a leadership institute graduate from the University of Virginia. Arellano most recently was assistant port director at the Calexico West Port of Entry near San Diego, a position she held since September 2023.
In his emailed responses, Givens did not indicate whether the new port area director was responsible for instituting the outbound inspections.
“Nothing surprises me these days at the border,” said Saunders, the immigration lawyer.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, putting Blaine store into question
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Pharmaceutical retailer and drug store giant Rite Aid is again filing for bankruptcy, announcing on May 5 that the company is looking for a buyer.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023 after reported losses nearing $3 billion. Seven months later, the drug store chain promised customers will continue to be able to access pharmacy services, including prescriptions and immunizations.
Through the last bankruptcy process, Rite Aid closed about 500 locations, though the Blaine location at 1195 Boblett Street remained open. It is unclear whether more stores will close as a re-
sult of the new bankruptcy.
The company currently has 1,240 retail locations across the country, down by almost half the number of stores prior to the 2023 Chapter 11 filing.
“While we have continued to face financial challenges, intensified by the rapidly evolving retail and healthcare landscapes in which we operate, we are encouraged by meaningful interest from a number of potential national and regional strategic acquirors,” Rite Aid CEO Matt Schroeder wrote in a statement.
“As we move forward, our key priorities are ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services for our customers and preserving jobs for as many associates as possible.”
Road Rules: Window tint and Washington state law
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Question: Is it legal in Washington to have windows so dark that cross traffic cannot see the driver’s face? I have had two incidents where a car has pulled out in front of me where a near crash situation would have been avoided had I been able to see if the driver had looked my way.
Answer: I know someone who bought a car with tint so dark he had to drive with the windows down at night. Not a joke. He promptly removed the tint, both for functionality and legality. There are limits to window tint, both for safe driving and the law.
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards limit window tint to 70 percent transmission (the percent of light that passes through a window) for “glazing areas requisite for driving visibility.” And which glazing areas are requisite? Generally, it’s the windshield and the front windows.
When you buy a new car, that’s the rule vehicle sellers have to follow. Practically speaking, all windows in new vehicles have some reduction in light transmission. This small amount of tint helps to reduce glare and UV exposure. If you take a close look at your windows, you’ll notice a slight reduction in light compared to having your window open.
of course). At that tint level you might not be able to see a driver’s face. It depends on where you, the sun, and the driver are, in relation to each other. Given the limited number of ways that road users can communicate with each other, being able to see and acknowledge each other is important. Go too dark with your tint and you give that up. A driver might not even notice the problem because they can see other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. But those people can’t see the person behind the dark window tint.
And what about overall visibility? Studies have found that – big surprise – it’s harder to see through darker tint. During the daytime the effect is minimal and primarily affects older drivers; even with 20/20 vision our ability to see contrast decreases as we age. For young drivers, tints as low as 35 percent transmission may not be problematic. At night though, “The adverse effects of window tinting become increasingly pronounced as transmittance goes below 70 percent.” Of course it does. Sunglasses are fine in bright light, but we don’t drive around in the dark with them on. Tinted windows are like sunglasses for your car, but you can’t take them off at night.
The federal rules apply to businesses that sell and repair vehicles, but not to individual car owners. That’s covered by state laws, and they vary from state to state. No state allows tinting of the windshield lower than the federal standard. Front windows range from no additional tint to as dark as 20 percent transmission, and in some states there’s no limit to how dark you can tint your rear windows.
In Washington, the transmission limit is 24 percent for all windows (except the windshield,
For anyone considering tinting their own windows, remember that earlier detail about windows coming from the factory with a bit of tint. If you applied film with 24 percent transmission on windows that already have 80 percent transmission (and why would you, knowing what you know now), you’ll end up darker than what’s legal.
The law permits 24 percent tint, but all the evidence indicates that you’re giving up too much visibility before you ever get to (See Road Rules, page 13)
s U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers search the trunk of a vehicle traveling into Canada at the Pacific Highway port of entry in Blaine on May 5. Photo by Len Saunders
s Cars back up on I-5 to the H Street bridge as U.S. CBP conducts outbound inspections to travelers attempting to enter Canada at the Peace Arch port of entry on May 2. Photo by Nolan Baker
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In the matter of the Estate of GORAN KARL GUSTAV CEDERBERG, Deceased. No. 25-4-00367-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Judge Lee Grochmal
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DAVID KARL ERNST CEDERBERG has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased GORAN KARL GUSTAV CEDERBERG must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s Attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probated proceedings have commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate and nonprobate assets of the Decedent.
DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: April 10, 2025
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 24, 2025
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: DAVID KARL ERNST CEDERBERG
RESIDENT AGENT AND ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mark W. Stowe, Attorney ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:
Mark W. Stowe, Attorney Stowe Law PLLC 276 Boundary Bay Road P.O. Box 129 Point Roberts, WA 98281
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DATED this 10th day of April 2025.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Assigned Judge: Jennifer Slattery
the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: April 24, 2025 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication: May 1, 2025
Name of Personal Representative: NANCY SUE LEHN SMIDT
Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262
Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229
Telephone: (360) 325-2550
Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com
DATED April 24, 2025
STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
Attorney for Personal Representative: NANCY SUE LEHN SMIDT
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of this Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice (twenty-four (24) months if notice is not published). If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: April 28, 2025
Date of first publication: May 1, 2025
Date creditor claim period closes: September 1, 2025
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April 25, 10:45 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Drayton Harbor Road.
April 25, 11:28 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive.
April 25, 1:00 p.m.: Threat cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
April 25, 1:03 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Sweet Road.
April 25, 6:21 p.m.: Welfare check on Starfish Lane.
April 25, 8:34 p.m.: Hot rod on Birch Bay Drive.
April 25, 9:22 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on California Trail.
April 25, 9:35 p.m.: Trespass on Gulf Road.
April 26, 6:25 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Harborview Road.
April 26, 11:55 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on East Street.
April 26, 12:02 p.m.: Shots on H Street Road.
April 26, 2:06 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
April 26, 4:34 p.m.: DUI ar-
rest on Bay Road.
April 26, 5:36 p.m.: Shots on Harvey Road.
April 27, 10:26 a.m.: Civil problem on Starfish Lane.
April 27, 12:39 p.m.: Sex offender registration on Red Cedar Road.
April 27, 12:53 p.m.: Sex offender registration Alder Street.
April 27, 2:50 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle cold call on Mountvue Way.
April 28, 3:42 a.m.: Traffic stop arrest on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
April 28, 12:16 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Iverson Lane.
April 28, 1:49 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Harborview Road.
April 28, 2:09 p.m.: Theft cold call on Shintaffer Road.
April 28, 2:57 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
April 28, 4:53 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
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21. Beloved type of cigar 22. Discounts 23. Cambodian communist leader Pot 24. Important football position 25. Kilometers per hour
28. Lentil 29. Extremely angry 31. Yellow-flowered European plant
33. American state 36. Some are made by rabbits 38. Express with a
head movement
39. Affair 41. Cured 44. Youth organization
45. 18-year astronomical period
46. Automobile
48. Focus a shot
49. The NFL’s big game (abbr.) 51. Mouth 52. Infections 54. Curved pieces of a horse collar 56. Shameless 60. Assist in escaping 61. Capuchin monkey genus 62. Cold wind 63. Retired Brazilian NBAer 64. Tropical Old World tree 65. Bulgarian city 66. Speak indistinctly 67. Soviet Socialist Republic 68. Between-meal sustenance DOWN 1. Not soft 2. Sharp-pointed dueling sword 3. Line a roof
4. Greek god of the underworld 5. Software 6. Large-headed elongated fishes 7. Shag rugs 8. Type of whale 9. Lacking a plan 10. Spill the beans 11. Some is “heavy” 12. One who has been canonized 14. Indicate times 17. Greeting 20. Broadway actor Josh 21. Seashore 23. Indicates before 25. Electrical power unit
26. Destitute 27. Drags forcibly 29. Impropriety 30. Word forms 32. Equal to 10 meters 34. Neither 35. Computer language 37. Practice of aging film or TV characters (abbr.)
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April 28, 5:39 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Bay Ridge Drive.
April 29, 1:23 p.m.: Hulk vehicle on Bay Road.
April 29, 2:59 p.m.: Theft cold call on Lincoln Road.
April 29, 6:00 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
April 29, 10:17 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Salish Lane.
April 30, 1:55 a.m.: Trouble with subject on Sunset Drive.
April 30, 6:39 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Salish Lane.
April 30, 8:51 p.m.: Domestic physical on Bay Road.
May 1, 10:40 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Harborview Road.
May 1, 3:07 p.m.: Theft cold call on Seavue Road.
May 1, 4:22 p.m.: Noise cold call on Moonlight Way.
May 1, 5:16 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
May 1, 8:43 p.m.: Domestic physical on Boblett Road.
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58. Guitarist Clapton
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Coming up
Live Music at Packers: Thursday, May 8, 6–8 p.m., Packers Kitchen + Bar, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Featuring Wild Hearts. Info: Semiahmoo.com.
Peace Arch Community Chorale Concert: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Performing folk songs: The Music of the People featuring storytellers Jen and Nat Whitman. This community choir is open to anyone who likes to sing ages 18 and up who are interested in creating community through making music.
Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: general knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 9, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Brian Cunningham and Jan Peters. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Car Wash Fundraiser: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., corner of H Street and Mitchell Avenue. Car wash and Borderite cookie sale. All proceeds benefit the Blaine High School Class of 2025 Safe and Sober graduation event. Info: blainehssafesobergrad@gmail.com.
Molt Workshop: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.–noon, Birch Bay State Park’s bp Heron Center. Learn how to identify the shells of our common native crabs, how to distinguish them from the invasive European green crab, and how to participate in a fun and important community science effort to help protect our beaches and bays. Workshop will end with a practice molt search together on the beach. Free. Register: bit.ly/4jJDkjS
Bellingham Scottish Gathering Volunteer Meeting: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Be involved in one of Whatcom County’s best loved events coming to Blaine on June 7. Volunteers needed with all kinds of skills: clerical, set up and tear down, clean up, parking, first aid and runners for various events. Info: heather@scottishdancesociety.org.
Blaine Japanese Story Theater: Saturday, May 10, 2–3 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Kids come to the library to experience Kamishibai, traditional Japanese story theater, and make a set of their own Kamishibai cards. Info: wcls.org.
Let’s Bump up the Lights: Skits of The Carol Burnett Show: Saturday, May 10, 3 and 7 p.m., Blaine High School Black Box Theater (entrance behind Borderite Stadium). Tickets $10 at the door or blainetheater. org. Presented by the Blaine Community Theater.
Dinner Dance Fundraiser: Saturday, May 10, 5–10 p.m., Bellingham American Legion, 1688 West Bakerview Road. Dinner, live DJ, raffle and auction. Benefits Engedi Refuge to help victims of human and sex trafficking in Whatcom County. Tickets $50, call or text 360/201-4334. Sponsored by the Philoptochos of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church.
Mother Earth Danzas: Saturday, May 10, 6 p.,m. and Sunday, May 11, 1 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Day-to-Day Dance students perform. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Admission $15, under two free. Tickets at the door or at daytodaydance.com/events.
Birch Bay Incorporation Committee General Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m., North Bay Community Church, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Guest Speakers: Robert Jean and David Wilbrecht, who bring decades of city management experience. In-person or on Zoom. Info: incorporatebirchbay.com.
Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: general knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Books and Bites: Friday, May 16, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. May title: “Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State” by Elizabeth A. Nesbitt. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637.
Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Double Trouble. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Spring Block Party: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., downtown Blaine. Family-friendly event with street fair with over 60 vendors, kids activities, live music, beer garden and food trucks. Free. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of April 28 to May 4, 0.6 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2025 year-todate precipitation is 14.9 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 74.6°F on May 2 with a low of 38.7°F on May 1. Average high was 65°F and average low was 44°F.
Make a Meander Book Workshop: Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to make a ‘Meander Book’ and engage in a discussion of the 2025 Whatcom READS featured title No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Book artist Fran McReynolds will guide you in learning the skills to make a book that is created with just one sheet of paper. All levels of experience are welcome in this beginner course. Supplies are included. Space is limited; registration is required. For ages 15+. Info: wcls.org.
Clamming 101: Saturday, May 17, 1–3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park’s bp Heron Center. Learn about local clam species, sustainable harvesting, and marine life. Dig, observe and connect with the shoreline. Bring a bucket, shovel, boots and your shellfish license (if you want to keep the clams). All ages are welcome. Please wear appropriate footwear. Free. Discover Pass required for parking. No registration required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
Beach Exploration: Saturday, May 17, 2–4 p.m., meet at Birch Bay State Park’s bp Heron Center. Explore the shoreline and view marine critters at low tide. Rocks can be slippery, appropriate footwear advised. Free. Info: bbbparkandreg.org.
Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
