Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Blaine skate park re-opens
Images of new skate park.
A thank you...
Image of Plover donation.
Annual check-up finds Plover in ship-shape
Image of Plover's annual check-up
BP begins roundabout construction
Image of roundabout construction
Small business center hosts ThinkBiz 2010 conference
Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center (SDBC), Whatcom Community College, along with sponsor Whidbey Island Bank, will host ThinkBiz 2010 – Small Business Conference September 9 and 10 at Whatcom Community College’s Heiner Center.
Free and low-cost spaying available
Take advantage of a free and low-cost spay and neutering event in Blaine next week.
Birch Bay residents discuss community tourism options
Members of the Birch Bay community met last week to brainstorm ways of increasing tourism to their unique corner of Washington.
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Drayton Harbor Days, August 7 & 8, 2010
Images from Drayton Harbor Days
Cultural concert series features free Sunday shows
Those wanting to get a taste of international flavor should check out the Peace Arch International concert series beginning this week at Peace Arch State Park.
Young At Heart: Senior center offers an array of fun
Blaine Senior Activity Center folks are looking forward to a wonderful August, a time for wrapping up a pleasant summer and an anticipated swing into fall.
Happenings at the Northern border
Images from the Northern border
Fri, Aug 6, 2010
Cultural concert series kicks off Sunday at Peace Arch State Park
Concerts fo feature Croatian musical ensembles and traditional Hmong dancers.
Thu, Aug 5, 2010
Lighthouse Point facility illuminated by artistic sculptures
Sculptures are part of the new treatment facility’s goal to blend in aesthetically to its prominent location in one of Blaine’s most popular parks.
Drayton Harbor Days, raft race, this Saturday
Pirates of all sorts will descend upon Blaine Marina this weekend for the annual Drayton Harbor Days celebration.
$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.
Crews to close southbound I-5
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.
Young At Heart
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.
Biking Birch Bay
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.
Blaine fresh
Image from gardeners market.
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