Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Blaine High School recognized with 2011 Washington Achievement Award
Due to high achievement numbers over the past two years, Blaine High School has received a 2011 award recognizing excellence in Washington state schools.
Desler returns for stint at county executive’s office
The Whatcom County executive’s office will welcome a familiar face, albeit on a temporary basis, come April 1.
Whatcom Learning Lab fights illiteracy locally, globally
Zhenghong Wan wanted to improve her English reading skills while on an extended vacation in the U.S., so she turned to the Whatcom Learning Lab.
Whatcom READS! author heads to Blaine
Readers throughout Whatcom County are engrossed in this year’s Whatcom READS! book selection, “In the Presence of the Enemy” by Elizabeth George.
U.S. Border Patrol Report
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for January 31 through February 6
Wed, Feb 8, 2012
Court documents show how much Homestead Northwest owes to investors
Lynden-based real estate firm Homestead Northwest owes more than four times as much as the company has in assets, recently filed court documents show.
Birding festival essay contest offers cash prizes to students
Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival (WOW) along with the Tutor Doctor and Semiahmoo Ladies Club are sponsoring an essay contest as part of the 10th annual festival to be held on Saturday, March 17, at the Blaine Middle School and Performing Arts Center.
Fire commissioners narrow field of applicants for NWFR fire chief spot
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) commissioners are hoping to choose a candidate as fire chief before summer arrives.
Birch Bay low-impact development plan moves on to county council
Whatcom County Council will soon decide the fate of a plan designed to encourage environmentally friendly development in the Birch Bay area, in the face of continuing opposition from local environmental groups.
Local photographer discusses life, photography in Blaine
Local photographer David Riffle has been a consistent provider of wildlife and landscape photography for The Northern Light for these past few years, but has recently left this area to travel Europe with his wife.
Active Seniors Special Section: Volunteers needed at Stafholt center
Blaine’s Good Samaritan Society - Stafholt is looking for volunteers to spend time with residents.
Young at Heart: February 2012
February may be short in days, but it is long in greatness of heart and rich in the many occasions for celebrations.
Two firefighters injured in ambulance accident in south Birch Bay
An accident in south Birch Bay last week sent three people, two of them from Blaine, to the hospital and totaled a North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) ambulance.
U. S. Border Patrol Report
The U.S. Border Patrol report for January 23 through January 27
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
City officials narrow down candidates for Blaine public works director
After months of reviewing applications and preliminary interviews, Blaine city staff have narrowed the field of potential public works directors down to four.
City lauded for work against domestic violence
The city of Blaine has been recognized as one of the first cities in Whatcom County to implement language specifically addressing domestic violence into its employee policies.
Troubled Birch Bay properties piquing developers’ interest
Many large-scale properties in the Birch Bay area have been sold at a relative steal after Bellingham-based Trillium Corporation defaulted on numerous land development loans.
BBWSD makes district code accessible online
Pages upon pages of Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) code are now available online on a searchable website similar to Wikipedia.
Still no decision on NWFR administrative offices move
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) commissioners want to take a closer look at renovating fire station 63 before deciding to move the fire district’s main offices.
City officials unveil plan for Blaine community center pavilion
A number of local community groups are banding together to raise funds to build a new pavilion to be attached to the Blaine community center.
Blaine Studio Tour puts out final call for artists
Blaine’s annual Art Studio Tour is still months away, but tour organizers have announced their final call for artists who want to participate in the event.
Ballots mailed out last week
The Whatcom County Auditor has mailed ballots for the February 14 election and they are expected to be in all registered voters’ mail boxes by the end of this week.
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Program encourages energy-efficient home improvements
Blaine and Birch Bay residents can take part in a countywide energy efficiency program that has helped county residents save hundreds of dollars per year on energy bills.
Arts and Jazz auction set for Saturday
The Blaine Fine Arts Association will be hosting its 15th annual Arts and Jazz auction and dance to raise money for music, art and drama education in the Blaine school district.
Homestead Northwest files for bankruptcy
After encountering deep financial trouble over the past few years, Lynden-based real estate developer Homestead Northwest has declared bankruptcy.
Blaine City Council OKs Martin properties survey contract
The city of Blaine could end up spending more than $70,000 to find out if running a proposed utility corridor through two parcels of private property in east Blaine is the most feasible route.
Blaine man arrested on drug charges
A Blaine resident was arrested in Ferndale last week on suspicion of possessing approximately 27 pounds of cocaine.
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