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The treaty that ended the War of 1812 and established a lasting peace between the U.S., Canada and the U.K. is once again being celebrated at Peace Arch …
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2/11/15 06:26 PM
By Steve Guntli The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has responded to the Lummi Nation’s request to deny the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) permit. In a letter …
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2/11/15 06:25 PM
By Steve Guntli For the first time since 2009, the Canadian dollar has fallen below 80 cents and the months-long decrease in value has had an impact on cross-border shopping in …
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2/11/15 06:24 PM
By Ian Ferguson A decision on whether or not to require LEED silver certification for the new Whatcom County jail and sheriff’s headquarters was postponed until next year after the …
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2/11/15 06:23 PM
By JoAn Newby February is a very special month, and all of us at the Blaine Senior/Activity Center are thankful that daylight hours are increasing with each passing day. We can …
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2/11/15 06:22 PM
One in five adults in the United States now reports having doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the millions of …
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2/11/15 06:21 PM
By Steve Guntli When Barry Stieb was a student at Blaine High School in the late ’90s, he couldn’t have guessed that he’d one day make his living growing …
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2/11/15 06:19 PM
By Steve Guntli If the state legislature passes a new bill, the yearly ritual of springing forward and falling back could be a thing of the …
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2/11/15 06:18 PM
Even if your math skills only extend as far as balancing your checkbook, you can still volunteer with two math competitions that are coming to Blaine. The Whatcom County middle …
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2/11/15 06:16 PM
By Steve Guntli Valentine’s day approaches, and love is in the air, but candy and flowers are played out. Why not share some of these classic selections with your special …
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2/11/15 06:16 PM
International delegates and members of the press gathered at Birch Bay Square on January 29 to witness the ribbon cutting for the new NEXUS enrollment center. From l.: Canada Border …
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2/4/15 05:24 PM
By Steve Guntli Blaine City Council is taking another stab for an Amtrak station in Blaine. At the regular council meeting on January 26, Mayor …
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2/4/15 05:23 PM
It’s time to sample the flavors of Blaine and Birch Bay. The 15th annual Bite of Blaine is returning to the grand ballroom of the Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa on …
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2/4/15 05:22 PM
By Steve Guntli The jury trial for a Birch Bay woman accused of helping her boyfriend with an attempted murder in Ferndale began last week in Whatcom …
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2/4/15 05:21 PM
By Ian Ferguson After years of planning and a hiatus during the economic recession, a community pavilion for the Blaine branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County is once …
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2/4/15 05:20 PM
By Jessica Scott February is both National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Together, these heartfelt events pay homage to both the emotional and physical needs …
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2/4/15 05:18 PM
Runners are preparing for the 47th annual Birch Bay Marathon on Sunday, February 15. The 26.2-mile race is a popular local qualifier for the Boston Marathon. In the …
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2/4/15 05:17 PM
By Edward Evans, MD Hearts surround us this month. Along with the paper and chocolate versions are the human ones: the beating hearts of more than 300 million …
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2/4/15 05:17 PM
By Steve Guntli Drayton Harbor Oyster Company The Drayton Harbor Oyster Company is preparing to open a storefront on Peace Portal Drive. Co-owner …
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2/4/15 05:15 PM
By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two …
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2/4/15 05:12 PM
