Thu, Jul 31, 2008
Blaine antique dealer calls himself a 'born treasure hunter'
For Blaine resident Bill Becht, gold comes in many forms. Sure, the 40-something antique dealer and owner of Horseshoe Coins and Collectibles will sell ...
Jerns-McKinney offers green services
For those who spend their lives committed to environmentally friendly practices, preserving green spaces and reducing consumption of fossil fuels, can ...
Blaine Yard of the Week winners
Under the leadership of Debbie Harger, a committee of six local gardening experts meet weekly to review nominees for the Yard of the Week recognition. ...
Blaine Sea Scouts acquire 29-foot Lancer sailboat
The names “May Ham” and “Kay Os” may seem unusual for the name of the Blaine Sea Scouts new 29-foot Lancer sailboat, but if chosen...
School board cuts budget, personnel
Kremen OKs one-tenth of 1 percent mental health tax
After considering a possible veto, Whatcom County executive Pete Kremen signed an ordinance that will increase the county sales tax by one-tenth of 1 percent...
Fajitas a delicious way to use rotisserie chicken
I have a great idea for those familiar nights when you feel too tired to spend hours in the kitchen preparing a gourmet dinner for your family. Don&rsquo...
Council amends airport sale after leaseholder negotiation
Plans for the airport redevelopment are once again moving ahead after stumbling block involving a minor land-use dispute with a current leaseholder.After...
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Crew wanted for tall ship replica Lady Washington
As the Lady Washington left Drayton Harbor on Monday morning for their next stop in Bellingham, skipper Ryan Meyer reflected on last week’s visit...
Clam counters wanted for survey
The Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee will be coordinating a survey of clams along the shorelines of Birch Bay on Saturday, August 2, and is looking...
GSA to begin traffic detours Tuesday
Motorists traveling southbound from Canada can anticipate a new detour at the Peace Arch border crossing beginning August 5.Bill Lesh, spokesperson for...
Lighthouse resurrection group kicks off fundraising
Blaine City Council unanimously approved a resolution to appoint Blaine resident and building designer Brad O’Neill and the newly-formed Semiahmoo...
Drayton Harbor Days festival this weekend
Blaine’s active summer, highlighted by a Fourth of July and a Jazz Festival week that both saw record attendance, continues this weekend with Drayton...
Thu, Jul 24, 2008
Birch Bay man arrested in pot bust
Charges are pending with the Whatcom County prosecutor’s office against Birch Bay resident Gerald Victor Noelle.
Birch Bay wine bar now open
Birch Bay’s newest eatery is an upscale wine and coffee bar and deli that looks as if it’s been plucked from Seattle’s Belltown or Vancouver...
Goat cheese recipes inspired by Grace Harbor Farm
Summer entertaining can sometimes be a mad scramble for the newest recipes and the trendiest and freshest ingredients, almost like trying to find the perfect...
Whatcom County executive calls for hiring freeze
On July 11, Whatcom County executive Pete Kremen announced that all unfilled county positions will remain vacant until further notice.This freeze comes...
Jazz festival coordinators cite ‘best year ever’
“This was the best year we’ve ever had,” said a jubilant Sandy Wolf, preparing to pass the baton as her last year as the founding producer...
Rafting on Nooksack a cool way to spend a day
“All Forward!” yelled river guide Tyler Clabaugh, and we plunged our paddles into the roiling whitewater haystacks and pulled as hard as we...
Events to help Birch Bay boy with rare allergies
A series of local fundraising events will benefit a 3-year-oldboy who suffers from rare food allergies.
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Neighborhood park meetings
County council OK’s BBWARM stormwater fee
A new stormwater management fee for property owners in the Birch Bay watershed was approved by the Whatcom County Council Tuesday despite some council ...
County tax will help mentally ill
After a four and a half hour public hearing, Whatcom County Council voted to impose a one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax that would provide new or expanded...
Washington can vote outside party
After a four-year court battle, Washington state will run an open primary allowing voters to pick the candidate they choose regardless of party affiliation...
Lady Washington brig returns to Blaine harbor
After a four-year absence, the 176-ton brig Lady Washington returned to Blaine on Wednesday under Captain Ryan Meyer, sailing in the company of the 65-...
George Raft Race scheduled for August 2
“It’s got nothing to do with the actor,” said Bob Knapp, proprietor of Catnap Canvas on Peace Portal Way and a genuine Cockney from near...
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