Blaine NewsLocal news for Blaine, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Security checks on domestic Washington ferries roil islanders- June 30, 2008 Looking to snag illegal immigrants, drug runners and terrorists, the U.S. Border Patrol is staging surprise checks of travelers on domestic ferry runs in the San Juan Islands.http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/security-checks-on-domestic-washington-ferries... More commercial buildings planned in Barkley District- June 30, 2008 Here is a roundup of development proposals and decisions, and upcoming development-related meetings: BELLINGHAM Talbot Real Estate LLC has applied to the state Department of Ecology for storm-water permits for ...http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/more-commercial-buildings-planned-in-barkley-d... Celebrate Independence Day Whatcom County style- June 28, 2008 The Whatcom Museum is silhouetted by Fourth of July fireworks. ZOE FRALEY Beta This year, July 4th is on a Friday, so revelers can celebrate their independence with a three-day weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/celebrate-independence-day-whatcom-county-styl... Cooperative brings Hispanic flavor to Bellingham Farmers Market- June 26, 2008 Las Margaritas members Liliana Macias, right, and Aleida Mondragon smiles as they served up tamales and tostadas at the Farmer's Market on Saturday June 14, 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/cooperative-brings-hispanic-flavor-to-bellingh... New signs at 4 Whatcom Co. WA border crossings- June 24, 2008 Washington state has installed new signs at four Whatcom County border crossings with Canada to let travelers know the wait times at each.http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/new-signs-at-4-whatcom-co-wa-border-crossings?... Drayton Harbor Road section opens today- June 23, 2008 UPDATED AT 2:05 P.M. -- BLAINE -- A section of Drayton Harbor Road that's been closed for more than three years because it fractured and slid toward the harbor will reopen this evening.http://www.topix.net/city/blaine-wa/2008/06/drayton-harbor-road-section-opens-today?fromrs... |