Thu, Aug 21, 2008
WhatcomCounts.org a wealth of online resources
Finding information about local organizations just got easier.The Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities and the Bellingham Public Library recently ...
Volunteers wanted for Sam Hill Day
Travelers can expect more border delays
Travelers who plan on crossing the U.S./Canadian border at the Peace Arch port of entry can continue to expect detours and delays.Bill Lesh, a spokesperson...
Gregoire, Larsen lead in Washington primary
Incumbents U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) and Governor Christine Gregoire have both secured leads over their opponents, according to unofficial primary...
Birch Bay man a Nashville music sensation
Rod Stone is intent on being competitive. That’s the only way he’ll get on the radio and charts, he said.
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
Event to benefit low-income students
The Opportunity Council, a non-profit organization that provides social services to those in need, has scheduled their 16th annual community school supply...
Council awards street contracts
Blaine City Council voted to award a $1.7 million bid to Colacurcio Brothers Construction Company, for two major street reconstruction projects.
Striking down the municipal water law a good start
What would it matter if we clean up Puget Sound but the rivers feeding it run dry?
Whatcom Fitness now offering belly dancing classes
The upbeat drums and sensual rhythm of the oud, a Middle Eastern guitar, spark up the room with the surroundings of Middle-Eastern music, while Annyse ...
Reporter finds trial, error and success in BodyBugg
Here's an interesting new health product: The California-based Apex Fitness Group, a subsidiary of 24Fitness, has introduced a biometric armband that accurately...
Birch Bay State Park hosts events
No alcohol found in fatal crash
No drugs or alcohol were found in the system of a motorist involved in a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident last May.
Prosecutor admits mistake in local larceny case
Felony theft charges against Charles Green were dismissed without prejudice in superior court last week on the recommendation ofWhatcom County deputy prosecuting...
Free biodegradable crab pot escape cords
The Washington State University Beach Watchers group will distribute biodegradable crab pot escape cords at Blaine Marina and Birch Bay State Park boat...
Birch Bay road projects given priority in six-year road plan
The Whatcom County six-year transportation improvement program (STIP) was approved 6-1 during the August 5 county council meeting despite a long debate...
Detour routes traffic through downtown
In an effort to have motorists utilize services in Blaine while southbound traffic is being detoured at the Peace Arch border crossing, a large sign was...
Dakota Creek Winery’s first juried art show Aug. 23
Nearly 50 artists have signed up to participate in the first-ever Art at the Winery Outdoor Arts Festival to be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday...
Sockeye salmon run deemed a ‘disaster’
This year’s Fraser River Sockeye run, never expected to be very large, turned out to be a disaster for local fishermen when a meager run turned out...
Thu, Aug 7, 2008
August is that marvelous summer month, when summer is to be in full swing, the days are to be warmer and sunnier. Ah, yes, it is always good to enjoy the...
Sometimes protection is the real pits
Over the course of my 78 years, no American presidents have personally impacted my life more than Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Bush. You could say...
Blaine man recovers from cancer, shares hope in book
Fifteen minutes before leaving on a fishing trip last week,Brad O’Neill got word from his doctor that he is completely free of cancer three years...
Chada Thai restaurant highlights best of Bangkok
George Probert and his wife, Suchada, of Lynden, were looking to move to Alaska after being forced to close their Thai Steakhouse restaurant in Birch Bay...
State lifts shellfish harvesting ban
Meeting to discuss county impact fees
The Whatcom County planning commission has scheduled a public hearing next week to propose an amendment to the Whatcom County comprehensive plan.
Osburn submits Lincoln Village plan
Nearly two years after requesting a rezone, Bellingham developer Rick Osburn, along with landowner RAC Enterprises, has submitted a planned unit development...
Peace Arch State Park offers free Asian concert series
The first of four Asian concerts at Peace Arch State Park begins this Sunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. with a performance by the Hu‘óng Viê...
Washington moves to ‘top two’ election system
August 19 is the day Washington State voters can mark on their calendars to vote in the upcoming primary election, albeit the rules have changed.
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