Thu, Oct 2, 2008
Gregoire, Rossi battle over economy at Semiahmoo
How Washington state should tackle its economy, global warming, education and transportation were leading topics between Washington state gubernatorial...
City, port move ahead with waterfront development
The Port of Bellingham and the city of Blaine are moving ahead with development plans on the Blaine waterfront, calling for proposals this month from private...
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Home Improvement
Home organization can lead to better head space
BRIEFS
Scarecrow deadline approaching
Blaine man earns presidential award
A Blaine man has been recognized by the President’s Council as well as the city of Blaine for his efforts to keep Drayton Harbor clean.Drayton Harbor...
Council OKs feasibility study for depot renovation
A major piece of Blaine’s railway history could remain intact if the results of a feasibility study approved by Blaine City Council are favorable...
District appoints Susan Holmes to school board
The Blaine school board appointed Birch Bay resident Susan Holmes on Monday to serve out the term of former member Pebble Griffin who resigned last month...
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Breaking records...
Blaine border officers plea not guilty
Two Blaine-based U.S. Customs officers pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor weapons charges in a Meade County Court, South Dakota, Tuesday.
Whatcom County Parks offers a variety of outdoor activities
The Whatcom County Parks & Recreation’s outdoor recreational programs are an inexpensive way to explore all that Whatcom County has to offer.The...
Recipe of the week
Wild scallops are a great, source of protein and without the risk of growth hormones, steroids and antibiotics.
CJ Wijns schedules Wijning Women series
Carol Bouma likes to drink wine and read, and there are a lot of other women who agree. Bouma hosted a group of them that met for the first time last Monday...
Home Improvement
Infrared radiant heat is cost-efficient and clean
BRIEFS
Openmic nights
Cool orchestra performs Saturday
The Arctic Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is in town this weekend for two concerts, one for Blaine school students on Friday, September 19, and for the public...
Fire district grant lets fire fighters breathe easier
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, also known as Whatcom County Fire District 21, has received a Federal Emergency Management Administration grant for $514,600...
Groups rally behind scenic byway proposal
Imagine a scenic alternative to I-5 where motorists can soak in sweeping views of Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Bay and Birch Bay, Mt. Baker and rolling farmland...
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Fall is perfect time for hiking in north Cascades
Fall is the perfect time to explore the North Cascades as the cooler temperatures, changing colors and less visitors can make hiking a more pleasant experience...
State imposes fine for failure to report crab catch
A $10 penalty for failing to comply with Puget Sound crab catch-reporting requirements was approved by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission during...
Blaine physician trains Vietnamese eye doctors
In what has already been called the largest surgical training program in Asia, a team of 30 leading eye specialists from four countries traveled to Vietnam...
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Horizon offers environmentally sensitive ‘turn-key’ residences
Corvette owners compare versions of 55-year-old American classic
by Jack Kintner
Lummi violinist performs Friday in Blaine
Swil Kanim steps out onto an empty stage illuminated by a single lamp and looks out to a dark audience.
Alternative vehicles are tax exempt
Purchases of new clean alternative fuel vehicles and hybrids that get at least 40 miles per gallon highway will be exempt from sales tax beginning January...
Whatcom Museum features lunchtime programs
Tuesday Brown Bag Program
BRIEFS
Blaine grad earns scholarship
Council OKs Blaine I-5 billboard
Blaine business owners may be able to anticipate a surge in vehicle traffic this October, as the city will begin advertising Blaine on a south-facing billboard...
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