Wed, Aug 12, 2009
Council schedules hearing on sewer extensions
County moves forward on Lincoln Road project
City adjusts water connection fees
Those looking to connect to Blaine’s municipal water during this year could end up paying less than expected.
Health of harbor depends on you
The Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF) and the Community Oyster Farm have played an important role in helping to restore water quality and oyster farming in Drayton Harbor since 2001.
Boys & Girls clubs close Aug. 19 • Whatcom Hospice seeks volunteers • Birch Bay Lions schedules blood drive • Meeting to discuss rural elements plan • School board to discuss 2010 goals • Voters should mail their ballots early • Rep. Ericksen to discuss healthcare
Blaine City Council candidates discuss their platforms
Museum looks at Blaine’s rich maritime history
Today you can relax, golf and enjoy a pedicure at Semiahmoo Resort, but decades ago visitors to the spit would have found themselves knee-deep in fish guts at the Alaska Packers Association cannery.
2009 Steamboat festival, Drayton Harbor
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
What's happening at the Blaine Senior Center
City to hold open house on Semiahmoo plans
The city of Blaine will hold an open house on Thursday, August 6 to publicly present the next step in the Semiahmoo Resort’s development plans.
Peace Arch sculptures get pre-Olympics heave-ho
State officials have confirmed that sculptures at Peace Arch Park must be removed before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. The statement comes after the United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association’s (USCPAA) application to extend the International Sculpture Exhibition to a year was denied.
Journey of 1,000 miles ends in arrest
A thousand-mile joyride across three states ended just north of Custer on Monday morning, August 3, for five Montana teenagers when they were stopped and arrested by Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies working on a tip from the Billings, Montana police.
Toddler drowns in backyard pool
Ava Bock, an 18-month-old girl drowned Tuesday morning at her Boundary Court home in Blaine after climbing into the family swimming pool. She was found unconscious approximately ten minutes later by a family member. The pool is four feet high and ten feet in diameter, said Lisa Moeller, public information officer for the Blaine police department. It has a small ladder on the side.
Cluck, cluck, cluck • Just Steaming...
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
August is leak detection month in Blaine, Birch Bay
The City of Blaine and Birch Bay Water and Sewer District are designating August as “Leak Detection Month.”
Bay Horizon Park could have sunny future in Birch Bay
Community activists and concerned citizens of Birch Bay met with project developers on Tuesday, July 28 to discuss a topic they feel passionately about: Bay Horizon Park.
Community displays outpouring of support for city staffer Debbie Harger
After an overwhelming show of support Monday, Blaine City Council passed a resolution in show of support for city staffer Debbie Harger following accusations that she was given her position by dating a fellow staffer. The accusations were made by city council candidate John George, who is running for the council’s at-large position currently held by Charlie Hawkins.
Blaine couple opens wine tour business
“I just wanted to show people that we have some really great wineries right here in Whatcom County,” said Blaine resident Hollie Joy Hilde who, with her husband Adrian, have opened a wine touring service called Whatcom Wine Tours.
Full sails ahead for Drayton Harbor Days this weekend
Good weather, tall ships, sailboat races and steamboat parades with a calliope playing music that can be heard from Ferndale to Spuzzum (or Tsawwassen). A hilarious amateur raft race through the marina. Games and treasure hunts for the kids. A costume contest and an arts fair.
State cuts funding for Peace Arch park exhibit
Blaine boasts several not-to-be-missed attractions for tourists. Sweeping waterfront views, a historical and quaint downtown, and Peace Arch State Park are on top of the list.
DHS secretary Napolitano tours Blaine border
Following a visit to the Peace Arch border crossing Monday, Department of Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano said she felt confident the border will function smoothly during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. even if construction of the new port of entry facility won’t be completed in time.
Council OKs critical areas ordinance
After a long-standing debate over property rights and environmental protections, Blaine City Council approved a revised version of the critical areas ordinance (CAO) that increases protections for wetlands, as required under the state growth management act (GMA).
Northbound I-5 lanes to open Aug. 27 | Dan Newell moves to new position | State enforces rules for CDL holders | Cash for Clunkers offers federal rebate | Marine mammal network needs help
School board OKs $21 million budget
The Blaine school board passed a $21 million budget Monday night that avoids dramatic staff cuts by reducing expenditures in many areas, but unless revenues increase the future may require such cuts to balance the books.
Goal keeper Anna Hewitt, defender Elizabeth Berry, mid Nicole Statham and forward Hope Wilkett, four Blaine girls who will play on the varsity soccer team this fall as freshmen, just helped the Whatcom Football Club (WFC) Rangers win a closely fought tournament at Beaverton, Oregon, last week.
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