7750 results total, viewing 881 - 900
A group of Blaine residents who routinely monitor the toxin levels in Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor took samples last month that indicated shellfish poisoning in local waters.
Every Tuesday, the …
more
By Ian Haupt |
5/31/23 07:12 PM
There is a saying: “From the helm, water that is 600 feet deep looks no different than water that is 6 inches deep.” Approaching the marina entrances in our picturesque Semiahmoo Bay, …
more
By Randall Parten |
5/31/23 07:01 PM
The American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter awarded the Birch Bay berm project of the year in the environment category for projects that cost $5 million to $25 million.
…
more
5/31/23 06:58 PM
Nature’s Path Organic Foods is giving away $7,500 grants through its annual Gardens For Good contest to grow community gardens across North America. Applications close Sunday, June 4.
…
more
5/31/23 06:55 PM
The PeaceHealth High School Shadowing Program is returning for Whatcom County high school students interested in pursuing health care careers after being paused during the pandemic. The program will …
more
5/31/23 06:52 PM
Question: You say that seat belts save lives, but have you considered that those involved in a fatal crash don’t need extensive medical care? It’s the non-fatalities through use of seat …
more
By Doug Dahl |
5/31/23 06:28 PM
Blaine High School Chamber Choir students drew a crowd with their performance of Disney songs at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California on May 26. Choir director Andy Marshall said …
more
5/31/23 06:20 PM
The Editor:
The careful planning of traffic control measures is essential to ensure road safety and efficient traffic flow. However, the proposal to install stop signs on an uphill blind curve, …
more
5/31/23 06:13 PM
May 19, 9:53 p.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay Drive.
May 19, 9:56 p.m.: Hot rod on Birch Bay Drive.
May 19, 10:23 p.m.: Domestic physical on Harborview Road.
May 19, 10:43 p.m.: Traffic …
more
5/31/23 06:11 PM
May 19, 5:16 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on 2nd Street.
May 20, 9:48 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Peace Portal Drive.
May 20, 7:46 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Marine Drive.
May 20, 11:13 …
more
5/31/23 06:11 PM
Blaine softball beat the Riverside Rams 3-1 at the 1A state tournament in Richland May 26.
Junior pitcher Emersyn Bakker shined on the mound and at the plate. She had 16 strikeouts and allowed …
more
5/26/23 07:16 PM
PeaceHealth is cutting three services in Whatcom County, with the most significant being a severe reduction to the county’s only outpatient palliative care program that provides comprehensive …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
5/24/23 07:39 PM
Blaine Chamber of Commerce executive director Jacquee Sovereign said 5,000 people were estimated to have attended Blaine OysterFest on May 20, which is about one-third to half of the number of people …
more
5/24/23 07:36 PM
Whatcom County candidates are gearing up for the August 1 primary, with a number of important positions up for election. Below are positions that will most impact Blaine and Birch Bay residents:
…
more
By Grace McCarthy |
5/24/23 07:17 PM
Last year, Blaine girls varsity softball season ended with a 7-6 loss to the Mount Baker Mountaineers in the third round of the 1A district 1/2 consolation bracket. Mount Baker went on to beat the …
more
By Ian Haupt |
5/24/23 07:13 PM
Blaine’s 4x100 relay team and sophomore Josiah Weeda will travel to Yakima this week to compete at the state championship meet, after both took second in their events at the 1A district 1/2 …
more
By Ian Haupt |
5/24/23 07:02 PM
Whatcom County public works crews will repave Birch Bay Drive this summer with work starting in July.
Plans for the Birch Bay Drive Pavement Rehabilitation project include grinding and repaving …
more
By Ian Haupt |
5/24/23 06:53 PM
