Fire district grant helps staff catch their breath
Receipt of a half-million dollar federal grant to equip North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) firefighters with individual self-contained breathing devices was announced by chief Tom Fields last week.
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Senators call for delay in border ID rules
Senator Patty Murray joined 18 other northern state senators in writing to Department of Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff to end plans to implement new border ID requirements. The new regulations are scheduled to go into effect today.
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Myers resigns from city council
After two terms as councilor and one term as mayor, Mike Myers announced his resignation from Blaine City Council.
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Welcome!
Meet the new program director at the Blaine Boys & Girls Club. |
Champion
Blaine junior Jacob Humphrey is the NW Conference Champion at 119-pound weight class. Photo by Roland Spencer |
Way to go Dan!
Blaine PE teacher Dan Persse was recognized this week by the Blaine school board. See story, page 9.
It’s official
A new bill in the state house would designate the Peace Arch monument as Washington’s official peace symbol.
City plans to redistrict voting wards
With the resignation of Blaine City Council member Mike Myers, city officials will examine redistricting of Blaine’s voting wards however doing so will present challenges.
Briefs
• Tax deferrals available to some homeowners
• Blaine grad makes PLU dean’s list
• Day trips offer outdoor opportunities for all seasons
• Boys and Girls Club hires new program director
• Commission seeks input on DUI checkpoints
Library Link
“When I was young, we couldn’t afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world.” – actor John Goodman
High-tech/ high-touch building open for business
Windermere Real Estate’s new 12,000 square foot two story office at Birch Bay Square opened at the first of the year, and has already generated a healthy increase in business according to Rob Washburn of Windermere’s Bellingham office and coordinator of the construction project.
Who comes first?
Minority state house leader Richard DeBolt asked this important question recently, criticizing salmon protection measures he believes contribute to increased flooding in the region.
With liquor pulled, restaurant owners try new approach
After having their liquor license revoked for a series of alleged violations, the managers of a Birch Bay establishment have vowed to do something different.
Cross-border licenses now available for Washington residents
Beginning this month, cross-border travelers looking for a cheaper alternative to can apply for the Washington State’s Department of Licensing’s new enhanced driver license and identification card (EDL/ID) program. |
