Blaine
A city in Whatcom County, Washington — population 5,638 as of 2020.
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News around Whatcom County
City of Bellingham
October 2Inside Bellingham: October 1, 2026
Public hearings, Free First Friday, Kratom ban, Bird Week, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
EventsBellingham author Heidi Beierle will be the guest speaker at the North Sound Bicycle Advocates’ (NSBA) second annual dinner Friday, Oct. 16 at the Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr., […]
Events
City of Bellingham
September 24Inside Bellingham: September 24, 2026
Pedestrian and bike improvements, City budget overview, dog photo contest, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
Government & Civic
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Amtrak's 300-passenger Airo trains debut Sept. 30 on Cascades route, adding seats but not speed or frequency.
Transportation
City of Bellingham
September 18Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026
Road work, Sister City celebration, volunteer opportunities, and affordable housing progress: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
Government & Civic
City of Bellingham
September 17New low-income housing development incentive
The incentive reduces regulatory barriers and streamlines permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.
Real Estate & DevelopmentIn and around Blaine
See & do
+27 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
- Alaska Wild Fish & Chip Co.
- Anchor Motel Llc
- GLM Wine Co.
- Alaska Wild Fish And Chips Co
- Bayside Motor Inn
Shops & services
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Blaine by the numbers
- Area
- 5.58 sq mi (14.45 km²), 3.04 sq mi water
- Median age
- 43.4
- Households
- 2,539
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $84,030
- Median house value
- $549,600
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 435 MARTAIN ST, BLAINE, WA 98230