Thu, Jun 10, 2010
NOAA finds orcas eat specific salmon
New advances in genetic testing have allowed scientists to determine the specific origin of Chinook salmon that were consumed by killer whales in the inland waters of Washington and British Columbia, according to new research by NOAA scientists and others.
Young At Heart
The Blaine senior center welcomes you are as the flowers that bloom in the wonderful month of June.
Long-time ballet dancer opens school at Loomis Hall
Blaine resident Tiiu Kuuskmann said she’s gone through many changes in life but she always came back to ballet.
Haynie Opry kicks off season June 12 in Custer
The annual Haynie Opry festival of country, gospel and bluegrass music, is scheduled this Saturday, June 12 at the Haynie Grange in Custer.
Whatcom In Bloom starts now
The Whatcom County in Bloom Competition is now entering its 25th year.
Local wine tour company donates to MS Society
In celebration of its first anniversary, Whatcom Wine Tours will donate a portion of sales to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Tue, Jun 8, 2010
Obit - Paul Vander Pol
Paul Vander Pol, age 89 of Lynden, went peacefully home to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday, June 4, 2010. Visitation hours will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, in Monumenta Cemetery followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in the United Reformed Church of Lynden, 8650 Benson Road.
Mon, Jun 7, 2010
Water districts kick off conservation season
A weekend in Cannes
Blaine couple wins weekend trip to Cannes Film Festival in France, recounts experience
Thu, Jun 3, 2010
Blaine Garderner's Market and 1st International Slug Race May 22, 2010
Birding, beaches and sun
NWPRD classes offer a variety of summer fun
Event to spell out Birch Bay in human letters
Birch Bay residents who want to be a part of local history will want to attend a spelling out of Birch Bay in human letters at noon next Sunday, June 13.
City ordered to revise critical areas ordinance
Following a hearing by the state growth management hearings board, the city of Blaine will be required to make several revisions to its critical areas ordinance.
Elementary school hires new principal
The Blaine school district has hired current Edmonds school district administrator Craig Baldwin as the new Blaine elementary school principal.
County prosecutor seeks reelection
Whatcom County prosecutor Dave McEachran announced he will be seeking reelection to the position of Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney.
Mother Baby Center will not reopen
After years of providing free and low-cost services to women in Whatcom County, the Mother Baby Center (MBE) will not reopen after their programs were suspended last December due to a lack of funding.
Century 21 honors two local agents
Century 21 Real Estate recently recognized Steve Mason, sales associate with the office, as one of their “top-producers” nationwide.
BP cited for serious safety violations
The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) cited local petroleum refinery BP Cherry Point on April 30 for 13 serious safety violations discovered during an inspection that began in November.
Healthy snack choices for kids
Food writer Michael Pollan recommends steering clear of foods that advertise their green attributes on their label.
Group offers grilling tips
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding outdoor cooks not to forget about grill fire safety as the peak months for grill fires arrive.
BHS recognition night May 25, 2010
BHS recognition night
Biologists say don’t touch that seal!
The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) is asking boaters and beachgoers to keep an eye out for seal pups this summer, as June through August is pupping season for harbor seals.
Wed, May 26, 2010
Late start ahead for historic Plover ferry
Blaine’s historic Plover ferry will start its inaugural run late this year, following budget cuts from the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC).
Council OKs 134-unit Albert Avenue project
Blaine residents can expect a new 134-unit mixed-use development off Peace Portal Drive near Nicki’s Diner after city council gave its approval earlier this month.
Blaine man points gun at wife
A 55-year-old Blaine man was arrested after allegedly holding a gun to his wife’s head and threatening to shoot her.
Blaine chamber, CEV, host business conference
Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics’ Center for Economic Vitality and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce have scheduled a joint workshop to teach small business owners about sales, marketing, financing and performance monitoring.
13th Annual Sculpture Exhibit opens Saturday
The 13th annual International Sculpture Exhibition opens this weekend, with eight recently-placed statues gracing the gardens at Peace Arch State Park.
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