Wed, Mar 28, 2012
North Whatcom fire district hires new chief
After considering 21 applicants over three months of deliberation, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) commissioners have chosen a new fire chief.
City council approves change order for west Blaine sewer line work
Unstable soil beneath a Marine Drive manhole will cost the city of Blaine approximately $105,000 in extra construction charges as part of a larger wastewater conveyance project.
Birch Bay man pleads guilty to child molestation
A Birch Bay man could serve anywhere from 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to molesting a child at his home in Birch Bay.
Runners gearing up for Birch Bay road race
Birch Bay Drive will be filled with runners of all skill levels on Saturday as the Birch Bay International Road Race enters its seventh year.
Blaine steakhouse reviving a ‘lost art’
Downstairs at Blaine’s Black Forest Steakhouse is an increasingly rare sight – prime cuts of meat sitting on a shelf in a refrigerated room, the floor lined with pink Himalayan salt blocks and a UV light flickering overhead.
Marine Drive work delayed until after July 4
Disagreements over bike accessibility have delayed the completion of Marine Drive improvements until after July 4, at the earliest.
Community emergency response classes announced
A countywide emergency response preparedness group has announced two upcoming classes designed to teach skills useful in a disaster situation.
B.C. woman pleads guilty in Blaine smuggling case
One of three Canadian citizens has pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges after being arrested near the Smuggler’s Inn last December.
Home and Garden Special Section: Get your garden growing with these early-season planting tips
The sunny days are starting to outnumber the gray ones in Whatcom County, which means spring really is just around the corner! Around here that means drifts of pink cherry blossoms, maybe a ham on Easter Sunday, budding maple trees ... and dirt under your fingernails from working in the garden.
Reduced cost for spay/neuter services for cats in April
The Whatcom Humane Society will offer special reduced rates for cat owners looking to spay or neuter their pets during the month of April. Neuter services will cost $20 while spay services will cost $40. Appointments are required to take advantage of the special.
Lynden art center hosts open house
The Jansen Art Center, located at 321 Front Street in Lynden, will open its doors for the first time with an open house on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 30 to April 1.
A building with more than 100 years of history in Blaine was torn down last week after renovation work revealed serious structural deficiencies.
WSDOT to install new traffic cameras along I-5
The installation of almost two dozen traffic cameras along I-5 will begin this May after the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded a $5.3 million contract to a Mount-Vernon-based electrical contractor.
The U.S. Border Patrol report for March 15 through March 19
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Learn about available funding to promote off-season Birch Bay tourism
Business owners interested in increasing off-season revenue should plan to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 29, to discuss a new promotional program.
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Aged Peace Portal building to be torn down
A former grocery store and tavern that has stood vacant for years now faces destruction after renovation efforts revealed serious structural deficiencies.
Blaine officials to hold open house, public hearing on Marine Drive improvements
The Blaine public works department is gearing up to complete the last stage of the Marine Drive makeover this spring. The project will widen Marine Drive to 28 feet and add 6-foot sidewalks on both sides of the road from the Peace Portal Drive roundabout to just west of the railroad tracks.
Campaign on to collect used cell phones for domestic violence victims
The Bellingham Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence is teaming up with Verizon Wireless and the county sheriff and police chief association to put cell phones in the hands of domestic violence victims.
Car Care Special Section: Keep lights and wipers working properly
Even though the days are getting longer, it’s still a bright idea to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so you can see and be seen.
Extra refinery workers a boon for Birch Bay economy
Scheduled maintenance on the oil refineries south of Birch Bay will add thousands of workers to the local population and prove a much appreciated economic boost in the slow winter months.
Fire commissioners vote to repair damaged ambulance
A North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) ambulance involved in an accident last month will be repaired, saving the fire district almost $50,000.
New Blaine yoga studio turns up the heat
After moving from Vancouver, B.C., to Blaine about nine months ago, Janet Englehart was disheartened by the options available to pursue her yogic passion.
NWFR fire chief field narrowed to three
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) commissioner Bill Salter is confident the fire district will choose a new fire chief within the next few weeks.
Program to increase off-season Birch Bay business explained
Business owners interested in increasing their off-season revenue should plan to attend an informational meeting that will discuss a new promotional program. The program is intended to help businesses in Birch Bay and the Mt. Baker foothills capture more tourist dollars in the off-season.
State finds no issues in BBWSD audit
A state audit of the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) has found no issues or deficiencies with the district’s financial control procedures.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report from March 9 to March 13
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
The Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa marked groundbreaking on its Phase IV expansion on Friday, March 16, with a ceremony at the site.
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