News
7828 results total, viewing 6261 - 6280

Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival returns next month

Mark your calendars: The 15th annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival is returning to Blaine and Birch Bay March 10–12. Organizers have already publicly aired a number of … more

WTA route changes slated to take effect this March

After wrapping up efforts on its strategic plan last year, the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is slated to implement new routes and schedules on Sunday, March 19. The plan … more

Take care of your pet’s teeth, says one local veterinarian

Kevin Erickson By Kevin Erickson, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Kulshan Veterinary Hospital February is National Pet Dental month and it seems like I’d be shirking my responsibilities if I … more

Local effort to recall Ericksen strides forward

Doug Ericksen By Stefanie Donahue Critics of state senator Doug Ericksen’s (R-Ferndale) recent choice to dually serve the state legislature and the presidential administration in D.C. put pen to … more

Blaine Chamber of Commerce receives Blaine Builder Award

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce was honored with a Blaine Builder Award on February 13. Mayor Harry Robinson presented the award to the chamber board, which now boasts a membership … more

Kindergarten registration day is March 9

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine Primary School is holding a kindergarten registration day on Thursday, March 9 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the Blaine Primary … more

School year extended for Blaine students

By Oliver Lazenby After snow and ice closed Blaine schools for four days from February 6–9, school will now likely be in session until at least Friday, June … more

Young at Heart: February 2017

By Lorrie Conyac Have you noticed all the birds flocking on Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay? I love this time of year and the lead up to Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival … more

WDFW rolls out new rules, calls on public for comment

Changes to daily limits, special permit levels and hunting area descriptions are among the several rule changes proposed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for the 2017-18 … more

Snow storm brings Blaine and Birch Bay to a halt

Thatcher McGaughy enjoyed a snow day sledding at Blaine Marine Park with his father on February 6. Winter weather forced school districts throughout the county to cancel classes and on-campus … more

Blaine sends huge crew to wrestling regionals

Saul Magallon, l., won his weight class at subregionals. Photos by Jasmine Frisch. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine wrestling took home first place team honors at subregionals at Sedro-Woolley last weekend … more

State AG secures halt to travel ban; President challenges court order

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced in a press conference on January 30, that he was filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its executive order that halted travel for … more

Bite of Blaine returns this month

Photo by Steve Guntli. By Stefanie Donahue Prepare your appetite for an evening chock-full of tasty food prepared by local restaurants at the 17th annual Bite of Blaine. Sponsored by the Blaine … more

Guest editorial: Bill Elfo, Whatcom County Sheriff

Bill Elfo Given local and national focus on immigration issues, there has been recent interest in the sheriff’s office’s policy in cooperating with federal law enforcement in turning people, … more

Emergency hazard siren considered for use along Marine Drive

The star marks the proposed location of the new All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) system along Marine Drive. Photo courtesy of the City of Blaine. By Stefanie Donahue A 50-foot-tall emergency siren … more

Ericksen holds press briefing to discuss new role with the EPA

State senator Doug Ericksen By Stefanie Donahue After assuming the title of communications lead for the federal transition team at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last month, state senator … more

Blaine loses to Sedro-Woolley despite Abshere racking up three-pointers

Tucker Jensen scrambles for a loose ball in the second half against Sedro-Woolley last Thursday. Photos by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys varsity basketball lost its final home game … more

Semiahmoo Resort unveils new golf simulator

Semiahmoo Resort’s director of golf, Brett Eaton, lines up a shot in the resort’s new golf simulator. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby Golfers can now play year-round in calm, 70-degree … more

Habitat for Humanity build in Birch Bay makes progress

Julio Ortiz, his wife Juana Mendoza and their five kids are getting closer to stepping into a home of their own thanks to the support of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. In … more

Blaine football duo sign letters of intent

By Oliver Lazenby Borderites quarterback Jalen Kortlever and receiver Anthony Ball signed letters of intent last week to play college football. Kortlever signed to … more
« Prev | 1 311 | 312 | 313 | 314 | 315 | 316 | 317 392 | Next »
OUR PUBLICATIONS