Wed, Mar 24, 2010
NWPRD2 hires new part-time director
Blaine chamber website gets upgrade
he easy-to-navigate website has a bright and fresh design and features beautiful photos of the area.
Bay Builders - Great kids doing great thing!
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Port of entry facility aims to earn LEED gold rating
When travelers cross the third busiest northern border crossing into the United States next year, they will no longer see the dilapidated border inspections facility that once was. Instead, they will be greeted by one of the greenest border facilities in the country.
Blaine senior finds passion in horseshoeing
Blaine high school senior Jen Mallahan may be a few months shy of her diploma, but she has something else to make her proud: a business license.
City approves art installations for Lighthouse Point facility
The city of Blaine recently approved contracts with two artists to complete artwork for the city’s new Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility.
Birch Bay interpretive center in the works
Birch Bay residents can expect to see a new interpretive center soon at Birch Bay State Park.
Hearings board to make decision on CAO appeal
The Washington State Growth Management Hearings Board is moving closer to making a final determination on an environmental group’s appeal of the city of Blaine’s wetland buffer.
Brandland steps down from senate
Senator Dale Brandland announced March 10 that he will not run for a third term as state senator this fall. First elected in 2002, Brandland represented the 42nd legislative district, which includes Bellingham, Ferndale and Blaine. His current term ends in January 2011
News Briefs
Residents to receive Census forms soon • Kindergarten registration • City to host angled parking workshop • All-school softball clinic Saturday
Two Birch Bay businesses celebrate expansions
Local Coast Guard flotilla seeks citizen help
The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for local citizens to assist them in protecting the safety and security of our nation’s waterways.
Auction luncheon to benefit local women’s charities
A local non-profit organization has scheduled a luncheon and auction to benefit two local charities next week.
Several Blaine parks to receive upgrades
The Blaine parks and cemetery board is working to improve your parks and informing and updating citizens as to parks happenings.
Olympic center goes far beyond games
The Olympic coordination center, located near Bellingham International Airport, was established by the United States Department of Homeland Security in late 2009
Loomis Hall Gallery, March 12, 2010
Fri, Mar 12, 2010
WSDOT News: Expect delays as crews begin to move Mount Baker Highway near Glacier
Crews are moving equipment into place now and will soon shift a quarter-mile of Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) away from the Nooksack River near E. Church Mountain Road, four miles east of Glacier.
Whatcom County all-school softball camp
The Whatcom County all-school softball camp has scheduled its annual clinic for Saturday, March 20.
Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Middle school play to benefit food banks
Blaine middle school students have scheduled two free performances of “Light In The Library” to benefit local food banks.
Photos from this week's issue - March 11 - 17, 2010
Loomis Hall Gallery kicks off new exhibit
Those looking for a fun way to spend their Friday will want to check out Loomis Hall Gallery’s newest show Made In The Pacific Northwest, a multimedia showing of large sculptures and artists’ studios.
Crews to begin roundabout construction March 15
Blaine residents can expect detours soon as crews begin construction a $2.8 million roundabout project near the D Street/ I-5 interchange next week.
WOW shapes up for 8th annual event
Organizers for the 8th annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival are seeking arts, crafts and birding supply vendors for their upcoming event.
Ski To Sea organizers seek volunteers for race, festival
Organizers for this year’s Ski to Sea Festival are looking for about 600 volunteers to help at the Ski to Sea “Big Race” this year.
Volunteers needed for county boards, committees
Whatcom County is seeking volunteers for vacancies on various boards and committees.
Blaine grads earn top honors at WWU
Two Blaine high school graduates were recently named to the Western Washington University (WWU) honor roll for fall quarter.
Peace Arch crossing closed to foot traffic
As a result of ongoing construction of a new inspection faciilty, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has temporarily closed the Peace Arch port of entry to all southbound foot traffic attempting to enter the United States.
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