Wed, Nov 30, 2011
New tutoring business goes home
Students struggling in school – or those who just want to get a leg up for college – have an option for learning without ever having to leave home.
Student aid information night set for Wednesday
Parents of seniors are invited to the Blaine High School’s annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid information night on Wednesday, December 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school library.
Two Birch Bay area committees have vacancies
Whatcom County officials have released a list of countywide committee and board vacancies, and it includes two committees specific to the Birch Bay area.
Community Assistance Program director Jerry Williams and volunteers Ann Spooner and Phyllis Williams prepare for distribution Wednesday, November 23, in Blaine.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for November 14 through November 20
RV fire on I-5 snarls northbound traffic
An RV that caught fire backed up traffic on northbound I-5 for at least an hour just south of Blaine Wednesday morning.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011
North Whatcom fire district set to OK 2012 budget
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue commissioners are one meeting away from approving the fire district’s budget but must wait until property values from the Whatcom County Assessor come in to move forward.
City council considering increase in sewer rates
Blaine residents could face a 10 percent increase in sewer rates as discussions over the city’s 2012 draft budget among city officials continue.
Fire destroys two-story home in Blaine early Sunday morning
Fire ripped through a two-story home just northeast of the Blaine downtown area early Sunday morning, sending one resident to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
BBWSD will raise rates for 2012
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District customers will see an 8 percent increase in their water and sewer bills after district commissioners approved the change in the face of declining district revenue.
Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights celebration set for December 3
This year’s Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights celebration is set for Saturday, December 3, and events are planned for the whole day.
Extra DUI patrols hit the streets
Law enforcement throughout Whatcom County will be on the streets from November 24 through January 2 in search of impaired drivers.
Make Blaine shine for the holidays
Downtown businesses are invited to participate in the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday decorating contest.
Celebrate Buy Local Week by buying locally
Not only is this Friday “Black Friday,” the day when beleaguered retail employees fend off frenzied bargain shoppers bent on getting the best deals, it’s also the first day of the ninth annual Buy Local Week in Whatcom County.
Wintry weather is on its way: Tips to stay safe
The National Weather Service has issued several weather-related advisories and warnings for Whatcom County. Over the next few days, a considerable amount of rain and strong winds are predicted.
Local residents say ‘thank you!’
In the spirit of the holiday, The Northern Light asked Blaine and Birch Bay residents what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Christmas giving trees offer Blaine families a holiday hand
The deadlines are approaching to receive gifts as part of Blaine and Birch Bay’s two annual giving trees.
Colorful plants for the winter garden
The bones of my garden are visible now. The leaves have fallen from the deciduous trees and shrubs. Some perennials, if left for the birds, are spindly sticks topped by seed heads. Leaves have been raked and beds have been mulched. And now the broadleaf evergreens are in their prime.
City of Blaine to pay for migratory bird study
A project to convey wastewater from Semiahmoo to the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility might end up affecting migratory birds, and the City of Blaine is going to spend more than $20,000 to figure out how.
RED loans offer a financing option for small businesses
Many small businesses in Blaine are facing tough financial times, and the city’s Rural Economic Development (RED) loans offer small businesses a low-cost way to expand.
Just call her La Niña’s twin sister. Weather experts say heavy snowfall is on the way for the Northwest with another La Niña system moving in.
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Crawford, Kremen win county council seats, parks levy fails despite majority yes vote
Outgoing Whatcom County executive Pete Kremen appears to have won the Whatcom County Council race against incumbent Tony Larson, as has county council member Sam Crawford against opponent Christina Maginnis.
Data: Blaine supported parks levy more than Birch Bay
Signs advertising the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 levy can still be seen in some places throughout Blaine and Birch Bay, standing on a yard sign or hanging crookedly from a chain-link fence.
City council approves major changes to landscaping regulations
Potential developers in Blaine have a new set of landscaping regulations to follow after a Blaine City Council vote Monday night.
Custer art glass studio is one of a kind
Artist Jenny Reich started working with stained glass decades ago. Then, some six or seven years back, she switched to a “warm” medium – fused glass. She’s never looked back, and in fact, she’s still looking forward.
Blaine, Birch Bay supported Ericksen, Larson over Louws, Kremen
State Senator Dough Ericksen may have conceded the Whatcom County Executive race to former Lynden mayor Jack Louws, but voting precinct numbers show Ericksen would have won if the election had been limited to Blaine and Birch Bay.
Send in your designs for Let’s Move! Blaine! logos
In September, the Blaine City Council unanimously passed a referendum supporting the national initiative Let’s Move! by declaring Blaine a Let’s Move! city.
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