Wed, Jul 27, 2011
Run to the border races will raise money for children with cancer
Pull your running shoes out of the closest and get ready for Blaine’s Run to the Border race next weekend.
Scotty Browns to open restaurant at Bellingham Airport
The Port of Bellingham recently approved a lease with Bellingham eatery Scotty Browns to open a restaurant and lounge at the airport.
Canoes from the Victoria Aboriginal Youth, Sechelt, Samish, Suquamish and Chilliwack tribes landed at Birch Bay State Park on Thursday, July 21 as part of the 2011 Paddle to Swinomish.
New Birch Bay deputy will take over for Langley July 31
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputy Zac Reimer has been named the new neighborhood deputy for Birch Bay after deputy Cliff Langley announced his retirement effective July 31.
Watch out for cyclists this weekend
Hundreds of cyclists will be taking to Whatcom County roads Saturday, July 30, for the fifth annual Tour de Whatcom bike ride, and motorists should drive with caution.
Art show moves to Birch Bay Square
More than 35 artists and artisans from the Pacific Northwest will share their art at Birch Bay Square from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 20 as part of the first annual Art and Birch Bay Square event.
Thunderbird Café is chef’s lifelong dream
After cooking for Hollywood stars at the Playboy Mansion and on movie sets in Los Angeles, Jeff Martin is now cooking for a different crowd at the reopened Thunderbird Café in Birch Bay.
Mature Living Special Section: Blaine resident walking to fight cancer
Blaine resident Cathi Rogers is walking for a cause.
Mature Living Special Section: Managing diabetes complications
Improperly managed diabetes can bring serious complications for the millions of Americans with the disease.
Peace Arch park concert series begins in August
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has announced the 2011 lineup for the Peace Arch International Concert series.
Fire district officials to look into increased overtime costs
Recent increases in overtime pay to firefighters have prompted North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) officials to dig deeper into the issue.
Blaine elementary teacher seeks healthier lifestyle for community
A Blaine elementary school physical education teacher wants to promote healthier lifestyles for children and adults alike in Blaine – and is seeking the community’s help to do it.
U.S. Border Patrol Report: July 15 - July 20, 2011
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for July 15 through July 20
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Downtown Blaine hopes for a boost from new steakhouse
Local restaurateur Jack Niemann recently opened a 5,000-square foot Black Forest Steak House at 638 Peace Portal Drive. The restaurant seats more than 100 people and will bring 17 new full-time jobs to the Blaine community.
2011 Discovery Days Parade and Ducky Derby 
Dozens of people braved the wind and rain to turn out for this year's Discovery Days parade and Ducky Derby rubber duck race.
Golay pleads guilty to nine counts of theft
Former Birch Bay Water and Sewer District treasurer Glenn Golay has pleaded guilty to nine counts of first-degree theft stemming from his embezzlement of $469,000 from the district.
George Raft race seeking participants
Organizers for this year’s Drayton Harbor Days festival want participants for the prestigious George Raft Race to start building their rafts now in time for race day on August 6.
Two county executive forums next week
The Birch Bay Steering Committee and The Northern Light will host a forum on July 28 in which members of the public can ask questions of three candidates for Whatcom County Executive.
Blaine alumni make dean’s list at UW
Three Blaine high school graduates – seniors Theodore Cody Barthlow and Alexandra Dolk, along with sophmore Philip Alexander Harezlak – have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the spring quarter.
Icelandic heritage celebrated with community picnic July 24
Blaine Mayor Bonnie Onyon has declared July 24 “Icelandic Heritage Day,” and the Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society (BIHS) will be having a picnic at Peace Arch State Park to celebrate.
County approves Harbor Shores sewer agreement
The owners of the Harbor Shores development now have permission to construct sewer lines in the community, moving the area one step closer to new home construction.
Blaine, Birch Bay restaurants honored for food safety
Five Blaine and two Birch Bay restaurants took home 2010 Silver Platter food safety awards from the Whatcom County Health Department.
BBWSD mulls water shut-off policy
Chronic late payments from the owners of multi-family residences have prompted Birch Bay Water and Sewer District staff to consider changing the district’s water shut-off policy.
The 2011 Blaine Jazz Festival hosted jazz musicians and students from across the country.
Blaine man barred from providing immigration services
A Whatcom County superior court commissioner has ordered a Blaine man to stop conducting business as a self-described immigration expert and pay fines in connection with the Washington state attorney general’s investigation of his business practices.
Volunteers help clean Birch Bay beaches after July 4
Volunteers and other workers removed nearly three tons of firework and other debris from the beaches of Birch Bay on July 5.
Blaine resident Ardie Freeman, 79, jumps from an airplane at 13,000 feet. Her granddaughter, Beth Black, said after Freeman’s husband died she wrote a bucket list of activities she wanted to accomplish in her life.
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