Spring boating tips from local experts Norm Walsh of Westman Marine says focus on safety. Summer is just around the corner and summer is boating season in the Pacific Northwest. Make sure your boat is safe and ready for the season..

Report from Olympia Representative Doug Erickson - Before we start congratulating ourselves for wrapping up the 2002 legislative session in 60 days, we need to be honest about what we really accomplished.

Discussions on diplomacy “War is the failure of diplomacy. Hoover said that. When you stop talking, you start fighting.” Former career diplomat and political science professor Don Morgan is hosting a discussion series on American diplomacy in the 20th century which starts this week at the Blaine Public Library...

Atom-splitting field trip planned The Whatcom County school retirees association is inviting the public along on their next field trip – a glimpse into the world of atom splitting at the University of British Columbia’s cyclotron facility.

Gearing up for 18,000 bloomers Peace Arch State Park might look like it’s barely waking up from its winter nap, but park staff are already scrambling. “It’s the time of year to stress out,” laughed park manager Wayne Eden..

Blaine shines at regional history day Blaine middle school students took top honors in the junior division at the regional History Day competition at Skagit Valley Community College March 16.

Murray asks for armed guard Following her visit to the Blaine borders last week, U.S. Senator Patty Murray is asking the department of defense to allow National Guard at the borders to be armed.

Community theater starts Rumors The Blaine Community Theater spring production, Neil Simon’s Rumors, is ready to hit the boards in early April.

Senator Georgia Gardner - Report from Olympia We faced an almost insurmountable task and we did it. We came up with a balanced budget for the state of Washington; we came up with an excellent transportation proposal; and we did it all in 60 days.

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