New
border crossing ID announced
In a press conference Tuesday with Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, Secretary
of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced a new passport card as an affordable
option for crossing the border when new regulations come into effect in 2008. |
City
expresses concern about border crossing
plans
In the pre-Olympic rush to build a new port of entry, city manager Gary Tomsic
is worried Blaine could get left behind.
|
Different
downtown vision presented
“There’s been lots of interest in our downtown. All sorts of interest
and activities and ideas, talk of buildings 20 stories high, but no one is taking
serious steps right now,” said city manager, Gary Tomsic. |
| INSIDE |
Sports...
Blaine senior post Chelsea Crews (24) is double-teamed by Mt. Baker’s Mandi
Millman (4) and Jessica George (15). Photo by Jack Kintner
|
I spy
A juvenile Cooper's Hawk rests on a wire just north of Boundary Bay, B.C. Photo
by Jack Kintner |
Harbor
update...
Jan Hrutfiord keeps us abreast of happenings on the water.
Driving
piles...
Over 100 piles were driven in support of the new boardwalk overlooking the
harbor.
WWU
study predicts impact of passport initiative
When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its plans to push
for legislation that would require all visitors to the United States to possess
a passport, some Whatcom County business owners worried it could result in
a reduction in tourism and spending – and they might be right, according
to a study by the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) at Western Washington
University.
Newell
trial to begin next week
Judge David Grant dropped one of two misdemeanor charges against Blaine high
school principal Dan Newell Tuesday in Whatcom County District Court. The remaining
charge goes to trial next week.
Marine
Drive upgrades disruptions to be discussed
at upcoming meeting
Police
to begin Semiahmoo patrols
2005
in Review
• Drayton Harbor Shellfish
District
• Blaine School District
• Blaine Chamber of Commerce
When
you absolutely, pawsitively
need to buy something for your mutt (or cat)
Opinion -
by Jerry Gay |
