Thu, Feb 6, 2003
City sets hearing for septic rules
Blaine planning staff have taken a jumble of rules and exceptions from throughout Blaine codes and have drafted a single policy for properties on septic...
No suspects in rash of burglaries
After a rash of burglaries over the last week Blaine police are warning residents to keep their eyes open and their doors locked.
Special agents breeze through borders with fake ID
The United States Senate committee on finance wanted to check up on how increasing funds directed at border security were being translated into increased...
Customs sniff out pot shipment in bear cage
A Canadian man attempted to cross the border with two black bears last week, but was arrested after customs inspectors found 166 pounds of B.C. bud marijuana...
Thu, Jan 30, 2003
The Blaine high school wind ensemble has been chosen as the first American student group to perform at the �Festival of 1,000 People� in Funabashi, Japan...
As a bride and groom, you want your wedding to be perfect. The days up until your wedding will be a whirlwind of activity. By knowing what tasks you should...
Annual feeding frenzy a week away
Expecting another crush at this year�s Bite of Blaine, organizers have set up advance ticket sales to get an idea of how many will come to sample the cream...
County parks looking for new hostel operators
Whatcom County parks is looking for new operators for the Birch Bay hostel and hoping they can attract more people to use the facility.
Ratings change affects only a handful
Several dozen Semiahmoo residents expressed relief following a meeting with city and fire department officials about their ability to insure their homes...
Thu, Jan 23, 2003
What was initially a way around expensive office space has become a top selling point for Dan Gullickson�s business. Gullickson runs Dan�s Mobile Tax Service...
The local crab fishing fleet has had a slow but fairly steady crab season since the first of October. The catch is down, about half of last year�s totals...
Six local students have been named to the Dean�s List at the University of Washington for autumn quarter: Brian Chang, senior; Kathleen Joy Mclaughlin,...
Oyster feed highlights water quality
�There�s a lot of new stuff to see, oysters to eat and a chance for everyone to get together,� said Geoff Menzies. Putting the finishing touches on plans...
Insurance rates will balloon unless station is manned
Representatives from the city and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) met with state fire insurance raters to work out how to turn back the ...
Another meeting, more questions about cogen
About 40 citizens filled the meeting room at the Blaine public library last Wednesday to learn more about the proposed 720 megawatt power plant to be built...
Thu, Jan 16, 2003
Bomb threats clear out school, bank
Blaine schools and a chunk of Birch Bay Drive were shut down for a few hours Monday night followinf simultaneous bomb threats and a bank robbery.Blaine...
Drayton Harbor makes list of state’s top bird sites
The state Audubon Society has put Blaine on the map as a critical area for birds, one bird watchers shouldn’t miss.Blaine’s Marine Park and Birch...
Semiahmoo insurance rating hits rock bottom
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services division chief Jim Rutherford and city manager Gary Tomsic delivered a bolt from the blue to an aghast city council...
Thu, Jan 9, 2003
Former Blaine city council member and now former state Senator Georgia Gardner won’t be out of a job. Governor Gary Locke has selected Gardner, an...
2002 IN REVIEWBlaine Senior Center
Former Blaine City Council member David White is angling for his Warhol-alloted 15 minutes of fame through a campaign to recall Senator Patty Murray. However...
2002 IN REVIEWWashington State Legislature
It just wouldn’t be New Years without some reflections and predictions! I like to think that we can learn from what has happened and use that knowledge...
Water quality regs up for review
The state department of ecology is starting a rewrite of the state’s water quality standards and has scheduled a series of public meeting on the new...
Marina starts work on storm repairs
The Semiahmoo Marina breakwater is being stabilized after it failed to hold in a Christmas storm.“There was some new construction and it failed. We...
Locals oppose Trillium plans for more condos
A newly-formed watchdog group is raising a red flag over Trillium plans for more condominiums on Semiahmoo Spit.“I feel the spit is an ecological ...
School to close as teachers flock to budget rally
Schools will be closed on Tuesday as over half of Blaine’s teachers head to Olympia to tell Governor Gary Locke that his budget proposals undermine...
Fri, Jan 3, 2003
2002 IN REVIEWBlaine fine arts association
Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) is an organization dedicated to promoting and providing enrichment in the fine arts for students enrolled in grades...
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