Thu, Oct 11, 2001
Fiber optics on the way to Blaine?
Broad band fiber optic internet, data and voice communications capability could arrive in Blaine as soon as next summer, according to Whatcom County Public...
Council OKs hike in lodging tax to build for tourism
“The events of history have kind of run us off the bridge but it’s important we bite the bullet and do it,” said city council member Ken...
Larsen asks INS to reopen tighter PACE
After visiting with Blaine and Point Roberts residents and business owners last week, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen is asking the Immigration and Naturalization...
Thu, Oct 4, 2001
Facing a trip across the big border? These sites may help you pick the best time to try.For southbound wait times at check out, www.customs.gov/news/sept11...
A good cuddle is good to find...
Cheryll Ryan’s annual teddy bear drive is expanding to bring comfort to victims of the recent terrorist attacks. Community members can purchase a ...
Student chess players of all abilities are invited to get in on the action in the Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess kickoff tournament, a warmup for...
One of Blaine’s biggest employers will be closing its doors in the spring, when Geographics Inc. shuts down its manufacturing division.“We haven...
Whether it is collecting money for the American Red Cross or handing out apple pie, Blaine community businesses and residents are doing their part to help...
Gardner draws big gun to Boblett
This weekend Senator Georgia Gardner continued her campaign to get a stoplight at the intersection of Boblett Street and SR543 by bringing the state’...
The threat of another rate hike this year for Blaine City Light customers has been lifted. After reviewing their financial results for the third quarter...
City manager Gary Tomsic was on the short list of candidates for the new city manager in Walla Walla, Washington. He didn’t get the job and, given...
Representative Doug Erickson and a group of his Republican peers in the state legislature toured the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District’s (BBWSD) ...
Local business leaders press Larsen for border relief
“We have to achieve a new balance between economy and security,” said U.S. representative Rick Larsen, meeting with Point Roberts and Blaine ...
BP predicts power plant would cut emissions
A recently completed study will point the way for BP to overcome hurdles to building a power plant at its Cherry Point site. “The document is almost...
Thu, Sep 27, 2001
Last Thursday high school math teacher and U.S. Air Force reservist, Mike Rouse, was called into service by the air national guard. Rouse will be at McChord...
City council approved a new 6-year capital improvement plan for the city’s water system that maintains the existing system and prepares for increased...
You can help disaster victims!
A Penny Drive has been established to help the families of New York firefighters, EMS and rescue workers. If you have pennies you would like to donate ...
Local border funds sought from feds
Representatives from International Mobility and Trade Corridor (IMTC), led by the Whatcom County Council of Governments (COG) project were in Washington...
WASL scores: good news, bad news
Recently released state standardized test scores show many Blaine students are still struggling with the basics, but schools are making some progress bringing...
Officals reluctant to impose fee schedule
“I’m just not ready to move on this yet,” said city council member Ken Ely, as city council weighed a proposed new business license fee ...
Border woes impact local businesses
“First of all, write to Congressman Larson and Senators Cantwell and Murray and let them know that we need more border people immediately,” said...
Thu, Sep 20, 2001
“I was quite shocked. I feel very sad for the people who died. It was like a bad Hollywood movie.” said German exchange student Roman Hiergeist...
State cleans up city entrances
The Washington state department of transportation (DOT) is working to make coming and going from Blaine a more aesthetically pleasing experience. “...
As Old Glory was unfurled from businesses and homes across the country following last week’s attacks, Blaine city clerk Shirley Thorsteinson joined...
Birch Bay planning continuesBy Meg Olson
The Birch Bay community planning process is getting rolling again with a series of neighborhood meetings over the next two months to start hanging policies...
The Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman program has set the date and location for the next volunteer training, and is urging individuals in Whatcom, Skagit...
With two hot issues on the primary ballot, Blaine voters turned out in record numbers, giving an emphatic yes to a new fire station and an emphatic no ...
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