Wed, Sep 5, 2012
Blaine girl takes first in BMX competition
State issues fine for February fire at BP refinery
The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) cited the BP Cherry Point refinery for six violations stemming from a fire in February, one of which is classified a âwillful violation.â
U.S. Border Patrol Report: August 3 - 23
Online payments coming to Blaine
Change is on the way for those paying city of Blaine bills with credit or debit cards.
Stanley Cup rioter arrested at Peace Arch border crossing
UBC student arrested as he attempted to enter Canada on September 3
Wed, Aug 29, 2012
City closer to acquiring Martin property
Route through property significantly superior to H Street route, study finds
Blaine school district approves 2012-2013 budget
Blaine school district commissioners gave their final imprimatur on the districtâs 2012-2013 budget in a 5-0 vote.
Free weekly meals return to Blaine
After a few months off to reorganize, the Blaine Community Soup Kitchen is returning in September â after a fashion.
County announces drainage improvements for Cottonwood neighborhood in Birch Bay
The residents of the Cottonwood neighborhood in Birch Bay will most likely have stormwater drainage improvements by fall 2013.
Home & Garden Special Section: Composting keeps waste out of the landfill
People often ask me how to compost, as if it were some mystery process, but itâs much easier than you think.
Blaine City Council votes against changing parks fees
Blaine City Council voted to maintain the status quo â leaving open the option of returning to an older status quo â with regard to park impact fees on new developments during the council meeting Monday, August 27.
Unidentified driver strikes boy in Birch Bay, leaves scene
A 15-year-old boy riding his bike along Birch Bay Drive was struck by an unidentified driver in a pickup truck last Wednesday, resulting in minor injuries.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012
Two juveniles charged with burglary in Birch Bay
Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with burglary in the 2nd degree in connection with a break-in at the Bay Center Market.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012
Restaurateur Jack Niemann to reopen CJs Beach House
Hardly before the ink was dry on the sale of CJ’s Beach House, one of Blaine’s most famous restaurant owners has announced he will reopen the well-known Birch Bay eatery.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012
Birch Bay properties sold to BC investors
Both CJ’s Beach House restaurant and Sea Links Golf Course could see new life after Canadian investors purchased both properties.
County exec: No appeal for stormwater permit decision
After initial protests, Whatcom County officials have decided to bite the bullet and forgo appealing the decision to include Birch Bay in the county’s national stormwater permit.
Whatcom County announces burn restrictions due to hot weather
As of last Friday, setting fires to clear land or destroy yard waste is no longer allowed in Whatcom County.
New music festival brings country stars, Lynden native to the stage
The East 542 Music Festival is set to be Washington’s country music party of the summer. The festival will be coming to the Deming Logging Show grounds the weekend of September 14 and 15.
Bay Crest sees increase in home break-ins
Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a rash of break-ins at the Bay Crest housing development in Birch Bay.
Restared development could affect heron rookery
Construction activities in a recently purchased development in Birch Bay could affect a nearby heron rookery, even if the developer follows the conditions set by the county.
Custer man starts sentence for cyber stalking, theft
A Custer man is serving 60 days in Whatcom County Jail after pleading guilty to stealing his ex-girlfriend’s purse and sending her numerous threatening text messages.
Custer church plans ‘walk through time
Learn more about life in Whatcom County 100 years ago with a special event presented by Custer’s Zion Lutheran Church.
Getting Dirty
Volunteers from Early Learning, HeadStart and the Opportunity Council created a carnival of parent and child play for the crowd of 60 children and adults.
Icelander group coming to Blaine
A group of 35 Icelanders will be arriving in Seattle on Monday, August 27, and will visit Blaine two days later.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012
State bureau ups Blaine’s fire safety rating
Blaine residents and business owners could see a decrease in their fire insurance premiums after North Whatcom Fire and Rescue officials (NWFR) reported improvements in the city’s fire rating.
After long wait, crabbers hit the water in Blaine, Birch Bay
At long last, the waters off Blaine and Birch Bay will be open to recreational crabbing starting Thursday.
Blaine, Birch Bay voters mostly follow county, state
Voters in Blaine and Birch Bay mostly agreed with voters across Whatcom County and the state in the August 7 primary’s major races – except the Washington governor’s contest.
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