Thu, Oct 23, 2003
News In Brief
Sonics to host free community practice tonightThe Seattle Supersonics are hosting a free community practice open to the public tonight from 6 - 8 p.m. ...
Residents voice concerns overSeacrest project
A proposed four-story, Italian villa-style condominium project at the present site of the Westview Motel at 1300 Peace Portal Drive is drawing concerns...
City continues to study sewer solution
Blaine city council continues to study the sewer issue and wastewater alternatives, and will meet again next Monday, October 27, at 5:15 p.m. in a public...
BBWSD requests county help in expansion efforts
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) is moving forward with a long-delayed project after Whatcom County Council unanimously agreed to apply for...
Trains in Blaine mainly a pain
In an effort to address the increasing train delays and the public safety problem it poses, the city of Blaine held a public meeting Monday night with ...
Thu, Oct 16, 2003
Public Safety
Blaine Police Department
Skate Park to break ground
The skate park is soon becoming a reality. After nearly two years of planning and fundraising, the first mix of concrete should hit the ground by the end...
News In Brief
Meeting to discuss delays scheduled for MondayBeen held up in traffic by a train lately? You may want to attend a meeting held by the city of Blaine on...
Divers find damaged wastewater line
The city of Blaine�s wastewater outfall line was found to be damaged last week and city staff is working to make emergency repairs, according to public...
Fire annexation could be on February ballot
The city of Blaine is continuing to move toward fire annexation with fire district 13, and the issue will likely be on the ballot in February 2004.
Council passes $250,000 airport bond
Blaine city council unanimously passed a $250,000 bond ordinance to be used for the purchase of land near the southern end of the Blaine Municipal Airport...
Thu, Oct 9, 2003
Drive into the season
Several methods of automobile fluid disposal available throughout county
News In Brief
First meeting set for Cherry Point aquatic reserve Land near Cherry Point has made the list of the first aquatic reserves in the state, according to the...
Terrell Creek habitat work to start
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Army Corps of Engineers recently gave the go ahead to start restoration work within Birch...
Final page turns on the Blaine Book Company
What amounted to years of frustration and community heartache for many local residents, was demolished in less than two hours earlier this week.
Officials to discuss train delays
Over the last two months, there have been several documented train incidents that have disrupted traffic. Just last week, there was a 45-minute train delay...
Thu, Oct 2, 2003
On the Waterfront
by Jan Hrutfiord
County health department tackles flu season
The approach of fall reminds us that flu season is ahead. The flu � also called influenza � is a respiratory disease which causes sudden fever, chills,...
Business expo scheduled for October 23
The county�s biggest annual small event has moved to the bay.
Environmental pipeline effects summed up for comment
The public is invited to review and comment on a document that provides additional information about the possible environmental effects from a proposed...
Man falls into water, pulled out by passersby
Officers were dispatched to a CPR in progress aid call to the Semiahmoo Marina last Saturday, after a man apparently slipped and fell into the water.
NWFRS discusses shop, may try to sell
The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) mechanical shop just isn�t making enough to cover costs, so things are going to change.
News in Brief
Voter registration deadlines coming up Saturday, October 4 is the last day to register to vote or submit a change of address by mail for the November 4...
Taxi hits the road to benefit history museum
A newly formed taxi service hit the road two weeks ago, and is offering rides on an donation basis, which will go toward a future history museum in downtown...
Boat sinks after morning collision
Several men were injured Wednesday morning after two vessels crashed outside of the Blaine Marina while crabbing.
Treatment alternatives to be presented at open house
The Citizens Wastewater Advisory Committee (CWAC) met again last week and established three preferred alternatives that will go before the city council...
Tidelands make aquatic reserve list
Land near Cherry Point has been named one of the first aquatic reserves in the state, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources...
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