Thu, Aug 5, 2010
$33 million water reclamation facility grand opening Friday
Starting this week the city of Blaine will be operating one of the cleanest sewer treatment plants in the state.
Work to continue until August 20
City celebrates re-opening of skate park
Ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 9.
Officials open new Peace Arch port of entry to traffic
Travelers crossing into the United States at the Peace Arch border crossing will find U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have transitioned their operations into the new port of entry facility, which opened Saturday, July 31.
Report flags three local beaches
The Cottonwood Beach area in Birch Bay has been identified as one of three Whatcom County saltwater beaches that do not meet state clean water standards, according to a Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report.
Image of Biking Birch Bay
Meeting to present public input on tourism
Birch Bay area residents are invited to hear results from a facilitated brainstorming session on tourism development.
Explore Whatcom County shorelines
Those who are looking for a way to explore Whatcom County’s shorelines will want to attend an educational event at Birch Bay State Park this Sunday.
Boys & Girls Clubs close for summer
All branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County will be closed beginning August 18 as they prepare for the 2010/ 2011 calendar school year.
State primary election set for August 17
As the August 17 primary election approaches, residents of Washington’s 42nd legislative district have a number of candidates from which to choose.
City seeks applicants for planning commission
The city of Blaine is currently accepting applications for a vacant seat on the planning commission.
Image from gardeners market.
Image of Members of the Texas 4,000 cycling team.
To strengthen your local economy, eat local food
By eating locally sourced foods, we strengthen the bond between local farmers and our communities, stay connected to the seasons in our part of the world, promote crop diversity, and minimize the energy intensive, greenhouse-gas-emitting transportation of food from one part of the world to another.
Tennis tourny to benefit local-based Kenya charity
The Semiahmoo Tennis Association has scheduled a charity tennis tournament and auction on Saturday, August 14 to benefit the local non-profit, Project Education, Inc.
Fecal coliform levels close beaches at Semiahmoo spit
Whatcom County health officials have closed beaches along Semiahmoo spit.
The city of Blaine will celebrate completion of its Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility (LPWRF) with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, August 6.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Boaters get ready for 10th annual George Raft race
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
GSA announces opening of new Peace Arch border facility
Opening coincides with Canadian holiday weekend
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Community orchard plan hits snag at council
Plans for a community orchard near the area referred to as “the 7th Street right-of-way” have been put on hold following legal concerns raised by Blaine City Council Monday.
School board OKs $32 million bond initiative
Voters will vote on a $32 million bond initiative on the April 2011 ballot thanks to a 5-0 vote at the Blaine school board’s regular meeting Monday night.
Resort sues county over BBWARM
A Birch Bay resort has filed a lawsuit against Whatcom County claiming it should not have to pay stormwater fees assessed through the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management program.
Talk explores Birch Bay shorelines
Those wanting to learn more about the connection between shorelines and the health of the local marine environment will want to attend a free presentation at Birch Bay State Park next week.
Lighthouse Point ribbon cutting Aug. 6
The city of Blaine will celebrate the completion of its Lighthouse Point water reclamation facility with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Friday, August 6.
Dakota Creek wines score high in taste
For the second time in less than a year, Dakota Creek Winery has had one of their wines rated at 90 points by Wine Spectator magazine.
Blaine business offers day rafting trips
A Blaine business is offering inner tube floating packages on the Nooksack River beginning this summer.
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