Author David Boyd will share advice on avoiding environmental toxins in everyday products and living a longer, healthier life on April 22 in Bellingham at a live recording of The Chuckanut Radio Hour.

Even during tough economic times, individuals can flourish with the aid of library materials.

Birch Bay may resound with the clip-clop of horse hooves this summer if the Whatcom County Council passes a newly proposed amendment to a ban on horse traffic on Birch Bay Drive.

Bird lovers will want to grab their viewing scopes and head down to the Blaine waterfront for the 8th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival (WOW) this weekend.

Blaine school district appears to have dodged at least a few bullets as it wends its way through the budget setting process for the 2010/2011 school year.

The Whatcom County Interfaith Coalition’s Friendly Visitors program will offer a training session during April and May for individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of isolated older adults.

Authorities continue to pursue evidence regarding an illegal cockfight on West Laurel Road that was raided on Saturday, April 3.

Blaine City Council member Jason Overstreet, a Republican, has announced his bid for the 42nd Legislative District House of Representatives seat being vacated by Representative Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale).

The mint family offers a mouthwatering array of different types, such as pineapple mint, chocolate mint, apple mint, orange mint, not to mention spearmint and peppermint.

The Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resource Management District (BBWARM) is considering offering free workshop series on watershed-friendly gardening and Low Impact Development (LID) practices for homeowners in the Birch Bay watershed as part of their stormwater education program.

Although you may want to get rid of your present vehicle in favor of a new car, taking better care of your current set of wheels may make much more sense in the long run, helping you achieve a goal of financial freedom.

When it comes to your car’s safety, brakes top the list of systems that need monitoring. However, many people are unaware of the signs that indicate a car’s brakes may need maintenance or repair.

Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Spring Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22 in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) invites local artists of any medium to participate in 8th Annual Salmon at the Bay Art Show

Those with a closet full of clothes will want to attend the 2nd annual clothing swap at Bay Cafe in Birch Bay next week.

Blaine residents are just a month away from being able to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables as well as hand-made crafts and art as part of the annual Blaine Gardener’s Market located at the H Street Plaza in downtown Blaine.