Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Gregoire extends burn ban to all of Washington state
A long stretch of warm, dry weather has prompted Gov. Chris Gregoire to extend the state's emergency burn ban to include all counties in Washington state.
Dakota Creek Winery hosts barefoot grape crush
Making wine at Dakota Creek Winery just got messier and a whole lot more fun.
Tired of wondering what to do with all those plastic garden pots from the plants you bought this summer?
Active Seniors: Vibrant Vanderpol finds many ways to stay busy, both on and off the court
You'd never guess how old Joyce Vanderpol is, and, even if you did, she wouldn't tell you.
Thu, Oct 4, 2012
Bold raccoons becoming a nuisance in Birch Bay
Residents of the Cottonwood neighborhood in Birch Bay have seen a spike in raccoon activity, much of which has not been pleasant.
Coat drives planned to keep residents warm
No one should go cold through the chilly months of the year for lack of a winter coat – and Blaine’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) is once again taking steps to keep area residents warm and toasty with its annual Winter Coat Drive.
International film crew visits Blaine from Belarus to study border interactions
The way the city of Blaine interacts with the Canadian border is drawing international attention. Last week, a film crew from BUG-TV out of Brest, Belarus visited Blaine to interview local businesses and individuals on what it’s like to live on the border.
Portions of H Street will be closed for construction next week
Beginning October 8, the section of H Street from Harrison Street to Peace Portal Drive will be closed to all vehicle traffic.
Border Policy Research Institute studies border traffic at Pacific Highway crossing
The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) housed at Western Washington University has received $19,160 to fund its study of northbound border traffic at the Pacific Highway border crossing in Blaine.
Silver Reef Steak House receives prestigious awards
The Steak House at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa has been awarded the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Achievement of Distinction in Dining’s (DiRoNA) award, along with the Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence.”
Adopt-a-Flamingo fundraiser supports Stafholt scholarships
If you drive past Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt these days, you’ll notice a strange sight.
We are entering into the colorful world of October at the Blaine Senior Center, and what an exciting month we have been promised.
Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Cherry Point EIS comment period gets underway
Residents can now officially have their say on what should be studied in the Gateway Pacific Terminal site's environmental impact statement (EIS). The public comment period for the scoping process began September 24 and will end January 21, 2013.
East Blaine utility access remains up in the air
It's been nearly one year since the Blaine City Council voted to acquire a right-of-way on an east Blaine property, but the issue must wait until late October before it is put to rest.
Blaine schools post uneven state test scores in 2012
Blaine school board directors got a little bit of not-so-good news leavened with a bit of good news when presented with student results on state-mandated testing at their regular monthly meeting Monday night.
WFC Ace Hardware holds grand opening event
It's been two months since Ace Hardware re-opened its doors to the Blaine community as part of Whatcom Farmers Co-op (WFC), and so far things are going well.
Ambulance returns to NWFR fleet
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue welcomed back one of its own, as the ambulance involved in a February collision in south Birch Bay returned to the fleet.
Blaine man becomes centenarian
Bennie "Poppa" Andrews is a quiet, courteous man.
Home & Garden: Blaine-area interior designer sets up shop
Kathleen Hildebrand has always loved interior design. As a child, her friends were playing with Barbies, while Hildebrand was redecorating Barbie’s house with whatever accessories she could find.
Dakota Creek Winery introduces Italian tours
Free vehicle light checks next weekend
Drivers in Whatcom County can get their vehicles’ lights inspected and replaced free of charge on October 6 as part of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) annual Lights On event.
VFW posts honor art contest winners
The Bellingham, Concrete, Custer, Lynden and Oak Harbor posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary honored winners of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest with a ceremony on September 9 in Ferndale.
New mentoring option for county teen moms
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington has announced a new mentoring program specifically for teenaged mothers. The program is funded by a grant from the Whatcom County Health Department.
Blaine’s sixth annual scarecrow competition and tour is starting soon, and businesses and residents are encouraged to help dress up the town for fall by designing scarecrows for their storefronts or windows from October 13 until after Halloween. Businesses and organizations without a storefront are encouraged to participate and will be provided a location to decorate.
Community forums define vision for future
The first community forum for the Whatcom County Futures: Toward a Sustainable Economy project gave residents a chance to suggest ideas to support the vision for the area’s long term future.
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