Thu, Mar 24, 2011
North Whatcom considers consolidation
Plans to consolidate services between North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFRS) and Fire District 4 are under way as the two districts discuss a consolidated budget and possible employment issues.
Firefighters and Blaine police responded to a small fire on a sailboat in Blaine marina on Tuesday.
Wings Over Water festival, March 21, 2011
Wings Over Water festival, March 21, 2011
NW Straits initiative would remove derelict pots
The Northwest Straits initiative announced today that it will remove derelict crab pots from Boundary Bay, British Columbia, with funding from British Columbia’s Ministry of the Environment.
Ken and Jill Peck of Dakota Creek Winery were presented with the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s business of the year award at the chamber’s annual Bite of Blaine event Monday, March 21.
Incidents at the border.
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Canine chiropractor helps set dogs straight
When one of Grace Luken’s goats had a crooked neck, she turned to Blaine’s newest medical professional – an animal chiropractor – to set things straight.
Water district strengthens financial controls
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District has begun tightening up its financial procedures as details emerge on how former treasurer Glenn Golay was allegedly able to embezzle an estimated $469,000 from a district travel expense account over the last seven years.
A bald eagle scores a fish from Semiahmoo Bay last week.
Wings Over Water festival this weekend
Those with an affinity for birds will want to attend this weekend’s 9th annual Wings Over Water festival in downtown Blaine and Semiahmoo.
Bite of Blaine samples local flavor
Those who want to take a bite of local flavor will want to attend the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s annual Bite of Blaine event Monday.
This Tuesday, the Blaine school district will host a public forum to discuss the budget challenges the district will face for the 2011/2012 school year.
Volunteers needed for Birch Bay race
Organizers with the 5th Annual Birch Bay Road Race are seeking six to eight volunteers to help monitor aid stations, the finish line and hand out medals next week.
Blaine Youth Basketball recently hosted its annual boys basketball tournament.
Local residents speak out on SSA project
A recent addition to Tuesday’s county council meeting agenda calling for a resolution in support of the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal was abruptly pulled on the advice of the county’s attorney.
Home Improvement Special Section: Local roofer says spring is time to plan for repairs
According to one local roofing expert, spring is the best time to begin considering roof and gutter repairs or start planning for a complete roof replacement.
City and project officials with Mercer Distribution Services pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
For a late spring getaway, try Canada
The history of the public bathhouse traces back to ancient Rome and the Indus Valley civilization (in what is now known as Pakistan), where a need for public cleanliness brought people together in large, heated pools.
Blaine youth wins geography bee
Blaine middle school student Chase Loisel, of Blaine, was named a semi-finalist eligible to compete in the 2011 Washington Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek.
Wed, Mar 9, 2011
SSA agreement could bring 24 million tons of coal
Seattle-based SSA Marine, which operates 125 shipping terminals across the globe, has entered into an agreement with Peabody Energy to export up to 24 million tons of coal annually through the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal just south of BP’s Cherry Point Refinery.
Jerry Gay to speak in Bellingham March 18
At the age of 12, Jerry Gay had already decided he wanted to be either a minister, a photographer, a firefighter and or a football star.
Home Improvement Special Section: Local woman has unique style
Zebra stripe duct tape, hub caps, crab pots and old sardine cans might seem unlikely materials for home decor, but for Chelsea Fischer, of Blaine, they are as good as gold.
City sells 3-acre airport parcel for $750,000
Blaine residents could see three acres of airport land developed into an $1.1 million 11,000-square foot distribution facility within the next few months.
Linville to run for Bellingham mayor
Former state representative Kelli Linville has announced she will run for mayor of Bellingham against incumbent Dan Pike in this year’s election.
T.C. Trading buys Blaine buildings
Blaine-based cold storage company T.C. Trading has closed a $1.5 million purchase on two warehouse buildings at Odell and Pipeline roads.
A Blaine elementary student gets ready to launch candy with a popsicle-stick catapult he built during a March 2 educational program sponsored by the Whatcom County Library System.
Program offers energy assistance
The Opportunity Council’s Energy Assistance program is still scheduling appointments by phone for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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