Thu, Jan 20, 2005
Firefighters,helping out...
NorthWhatcom Professional Firefighters IAFFUnion Local 3867
Developerreconsidering Blaine building plans
DeveloperKen Imus is reportedly having second thoughts about developingproperty in Blaine, in part due to restrictions on thekinds of concessions he&rsquo...
Waterproblems at the bay
Officials at the Birch Bay Water & Sewer Districtare recommending that homeowners check their residencesfor water leaks after last week’s freezing...
PeacePortal condos planned
“Thisis the beginning, the first,” Blaine communitydevelopment director Terry Galvin advised city council membersas they got their first taste...
Hertzgiving go-ahead on 650 home development
Bellinghamdeveloper Ken Hertz said earlier this week in meetingswith Blaine city officials that he will go ahead withhis plans to buy the 450-acre development...
Countyasked to cut Blaine’s growth area
Countyplanning commissioner and local shellfish booster GeoffMenzies is asking the county to trim the Blaine UrbanGrowth Area (UGA).
Thu, Jan 13, 2005
Blaine Chamberof Commerce:Another great year
2004was another great year for the Blaine Chamber of Commerce.Our fourth annual Bite of Blaine set a record with over300 people in attendance. The food...
Goodyarn gets a good deal
Sometimesa book that takes a while to finish, like a meal cookedslowly, is best. Spokane author Linda Hunt, whose motherEvelyn Christensen lives in Birch...
Hearingexaminer extends public comment period
Ahearing has been set for 2 p.m. next Wednesday, January19, in the Whatcom County Courthouse to review aspectsof the proposed Great Links at The Bay development...
Firedistrict begins search for new chief
Thecommissioners of the North Whatcom Fire & RescueServices (NWFRS) began the process of hiring a new chiefat their regular monthly meeting Monday ...
Donationsneeded for arts & jazz benefit
Arts & Jazz,the annual benefit auction and dance held to supportBlaine middle and high school musicians and artists,is set for the last Saturday of...
Summermusic festival offeredgrant from New York Philharmonic
TheNew York Philharmonic Orchestra has notified Blaine’sPacific Arts Association (PAA) that they will be receivinga $2,500 scholarship grant to be...
Pennydrive to help tsunami victims
Studentsand staff at Blaine elementary school are collectingpennies (yes, and bigger coins) in a relief effort forthe tsunami victims. Teacher Gale Greer...
NewPizza Factory owners looking for a change of pace
Afterfive years, Marv and Debra Adam have sold the Blaine PizzaFactory on Peace Portal Way to Rick and Becky Greenhow. “I’llstill be around...
PacificArts Association:Another year of music underway
In 2004, The PacificArts Association brought five main stage concerts to Blaine: the BillHilly Band; Revolution: A Tribute to the Beatles; A String of ...
BlaineAirport Commission:Nothing but blue skies ahead
2004once again saw us directing much of our efforts towardthe removal of obstructions in the flight path to makeapproaches to the airport easier and safer...
PeaceArch Christian Ministerial Association: Grouping togetherto help out
ThePeace Arch Christian Ministerial Association brings together10 congregations in the Blaine area for witness and service.Pastors from member congregations...
BirchBay Steering Committee:The plan is adopted at last
Afterfour years of meetings and careful consideration, the BirchBay Community Plan: A 2020 Look to the Future, was adoptedby the Whatcom County Council...
BlaineSchool District: A year of improvements
Onbehalf of the school board, our administrative team,the Blaine school district staff, and especially ourstudents, we would like to thank you for our ...
Newsin Brief
Go forth and buy...
Concertto benefit jazz festival
Bassoonplayer Martin Kuuskmann is hosting a benefit concert thisSaturday night in support of the Pacific Arts Association’sannual summer Jazz Festival...
Cityof Blaine expecting significant development
“We’reat the very beginning of a considerable incline. Growthis on its way at a significantly increased rate.”
BirchBay group mulling form of government
Blaine’sgoverning body and those trying to determine who shouldbe governing Birch Bay had a little uneasy flirtationthis week.
Thu, Jan 6, 2005
Bestof the Police Report: 2004
November20: While on patrol an officer was contacted by a concernedcitizen who reported a man was using a pay phone in the200 block of E Street. The citizen...
Cityof Blaine: Challenges and Opportunities
2004has been an extremely busy and productive year for thecity of Blaine. The major issue in the city continuesto be the siting and construction of a new...
BirchBay Chamber of Commerce:From cold water to hot festivals
The2004 Polar Bear Swim started the year off with one ofthe largest crowds ever, gathered at Birch Bay for the21st annual dip on January 1. There were ...
Oneless Crossen to bear for commissioners and firefighters
DaveCrossen’s tenure as fire chief of North WhatcomFire & Rescue Services (NWFRS) came to an end at midnighton New Year’s Eve. At a special...
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