Thu, May 5, 2011
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for May 5 - May 11
Tue, May 3, 2011
Three Blaine school board positions up for election
It’s election season for Whatcom County’s school districts, and the Blaine school district board of directors has three positions going to voters this November.
Semi accident spills watermelons off of I-5 near Grandview
Washington State Patrol responded to an accident involving a semi truck carrying about 20 tons of watermelons in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 3.
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Blaine school bond fails by less than 1 percent
The Blaine school district capitial projects bond initiative did not meet the 60 percent requirement and has failed as of Wednesday, April 27.
Blessing of the Fleet remembers those lost at sea
The Blessing of the Fleet is a special ceremony, one that is important to local fishers and their families as well as the neighboring communities. The Blaine ceremony is held the first Sunday in May; this year it’s on May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Blaine Harbor.
The Border Patrol report for this week
Fundraiser to help 6-year-old Blaine girl 
A family-style fundraising dinner and silent auction next week will benefit a 6-year-old girl with leukemia.
Blaine retailers showed strong fourth quarter sales
Border communities such as Blaine and Sumas are faring considerably well in retail trade sales compared to other Whatcom County cities, according to figures recently released by the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR).
Council to discuss road plan, fireworks
Blaine City Council members have scheduled two public hearings next month to discuss an annual review of the six-year transportation improvement plan and a proposed revision to the city’s fireworks ordinance.
Blaine man injured in I-5 collision
A Blaine man was seriously injured on Saturday, April 23, following a single car collision on Interstate 5.
Former Blaine teacher hosts book signing May 5
A former Blaine high school teacher and author who recently sold movie rights to Disney will speak about his new young adult adventure novel “Aliens on Vacation” next week in Bellingham.
Blaine schools received too much money, audit says
A recently released state audit asserts that the Blaine school district received too much special education funding from state and federal programs for the 2009/2010 school year, but the district says the money will be returned.
School board OKs $1.6 million in budget changes
The Blaine school board took the first decisive step in 2011-2012 budget preparations by approving approximately $1.6 million in budget adjustments on Monday.
Woman opens cat adoption center in Blaine
Those who want to adopt a healthy kitten or cat need to look no further than their backyard.
Spring Gardening Special Section: Follow these laws for a beautiful, healthy garden
Laws are often elusive until you run in to one head on. I have discussed noxious weeds in the past two columns, but I didn’t mention the laws regarding them.
The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) is entering final negotiations to consolidate services with Fire District 4 and planning on an implementation date of July 1.
Handmade jewelry, knitted hats, stained glass works and decorated functional ceramic ware are just a few of the crafts visitors will find at the Springfest art studio tour in Blaine and Birch Bay next week.
The Blaine senior center will host its “Giant Rummage Sale” on Saturday, April 30.
Volunteers needed for math contest
Organizers for the 2011 Washington state math championship are looking for volunteer proctors for their event on Saturday, May 7, at the Blaine schools campus.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Blaine school district bond just shy of passage
As of Tuesday evening, roughly 58 percent of Blaine voters said yes to the Blaine school district's $32 million capital projects bond, just about 2 percent short of the necessary super majority.
Trial begins in case of man accused of blinding two CBP pilots
Jurors heard the first testimony on Monday in the federal trial of Wayne Groen, a Lynden man who is accused of interfering with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter by shining a high-powered flashlight at it during a nighttime flight.
Fri, Apr 22, 2011
School board to have tough budget choices ahead
Without a state budget to guide them, the school district is forced to assume the worst in preparing their budget for the upcoming school year.
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Blaine planning commission to discuss building code changes
Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28
WWU talk focuses on sustainability and community
Forum to feature WWU professor Bill Deitrich and Seattle City Council president Richard Conlin.
Blaine senior center seeks donations for rummage sale
Annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 30
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