Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Coaches vs. Cancer game set for January 26
The Blaine girls’ basketball home game against the Bellingham Red Raiders next Thursday will also feature an annual event designed to raise money for cancer research.
Author to speak at Village Books
Author Naomi Benaron will speak at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 at Village Books in Bellingham. Benaron is the author of "Running the Rift," a novel following a young Rwandan runner during the height of Hutu/Tutsi tensions.
Birch Bay Marathon organizers need volunteers
The 44th annual Birch Bay International Marathon will be held February 19, and the race’s organizers are in need of volunteers.
Electric vehicle charging stations approved countywide
Electric car charging stations could become a common sight across Whatcom County after a county council vote last week.
Blaine superintendent outlines schools’ needs
The Northern Light sat down with Blaine school district superintendent to talk about the upcoming bond and levy measures appearing on the February 14 ballot and what the district's budget situation is.
Health and Wellness Special Section: NWPRD2 to host open house
Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 (NWPRD2) will be hosting an open house on Saturday, January 28, to promote activities within Blaine and Birch Bay.
Health and Wellness Special Section: Stroke and osteoporosis screenings coming to Blaine
Blaine and Birch Bay residents have an opportunity to be screened to determine stroke or osteoporosis risk on February 1.
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Three arrested after Blaine cocaine bust
Three Canadian citizens are being held in Seattle after being arrested while allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine across the U.S./Canadian border in east Blaine.
City of Blaine given permission to access Martin property
After public outcry against outright acquisition of private property in east Blaine, Blaine City Council has voted to approve an agreement that will allow survey crews onto the land.
County starts search for Cherry Point terminal study consultants
Whatcom County planning staff have officially started to search for a private consultant to conduct the extensive environmental review of the $600 million shipping terminal proposed for Cherry Point.
Birch Point stormwater upgrades completed
A recently completed stormwater improvement project will hopefully lead to less flooding for residents in an area on Birch Point, on the northern tip of Birch Bay.
A review of July through December of 2011
Upgrades and improvements for BBWSD in 2011
In 2011, the district raised and upgraded the fire hydrants along Lincoln Road and replaced 60 feet of four-inch plastic pipe with 8-inch ductile iron pipe on Shintaffer Road.
2011 dominated by Gateway Pacific Terminal
Besides the long, drawn-out election cycle, one of the biggest issues for 2011 has been the proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point.
Newest city council members discuss Blaine
The new year brought many changes to countywide government, but the shuffling of elected officials was not limited to the Whatcom County Courthouse.
Health and Wellness Special Section: Ballroom dancing classes begin this week
Starting this week, ballroom dancing lessons will be available in this area. Sisters Megan and Wendy Bloom from Bellingham will be teaching classes in American-style waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, East Coast swing, West Coast swing, salsa and night club two-step.
Health and Wellness Special Section: Finding a properly fitting bra
How many times have you gone into a department store and spent way too much money, only to buy a bra that doesn’t fit quite right? It might look nice, but it doesn’t offer enough support or it’s just not that comfortable – it rides up, digs, pokes and leaves marks until you’re exasperated.
Volunteers needed for annual math competition
The Blaine school district and the ConocoPhillips Ferndale refinery need volunteers to lend a hand at the 2012 Northwest Washington State High School Math Championship Saturday, February 4, at the Blaine schools’ campus.
Happy 2012, everybody! Last year passed quickly, slipping away into the mist of years gone by. It was not unexpected, and nothing delayed it. A new year appeared with the renewal of hopes, promises and good-intended resolutions.
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
2011: A look back at the year that was
Zoom-zoom. Just like the car commercial, another year has zipped by. While wars, economic upheavals and elections have galvanized the glove, here at home in Birch Bay and Blaine has been somewhat less momentous. Still, before we have a chance to break our 2012 resolutions, here’s a look at what happened in 2011.
County grants SSA Marine permit deadline extensions
The Seattle-based shipping terminal company proposing the $600 million Gateway Pacific Terminal for a site south of Birch Bay now has until mid-March to submit the necessary permits to Whatcom County.
CBP announces schedule for public informational classes
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials plan to hold a seven-week citizens’ academy so residents can learn more about CBP operations.
Massive cylinder successfully recovered from waters off Cherry Point
Crews spent the better part of the afternoon on December 21 hauling a huge cylinder from the sea floor in the waters off Cherry Point, south of Birch Bay.
Blaine students send Christmas cheer to African orphanage
Thanks to several Blaine high school students and families in the community, Santa found his way to the New Destiny Orphanage in Douala, Cameroon (Africa) this year.
Blaine schools stay on track in 2011
The 2011 calendar year has been a very exciting and productive one for the students and staff of the Blaine school district.
City sees hardship and success in 2011
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. That’s how best to describe this past year in Blaine city government. Like many of our citizens, the city struggled financially.
2011 brought consolidation for NWFR
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to 2,459 calls through November 2011. Almost 77 percent of those calls were for emergency medical assistance; 5.5 percent of the calls were for fires. The remaining 17.5 percent of calls were for false alarms, public assists and hazardous conditions.
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