BLAINE — The city of Blaine is still plain old Blaine.
Voters rejected a proposal to change the name to Blaine Harbor.
The Bellingham Herald reported that it’s the second time since 2000 residents have rejected the idea.
Supporters thought drawing attention to the border town’s water would attract more visitors as they crossed to and from Canada.
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The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.
The 18-year-old victim remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.
Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.
The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.
His final spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry the approach.
The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.
The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.
In April, prosecutors allege, Lucas Cartwright hit Clayton Perry with his car, killing him on the island near Everett.
The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.
The 29-year-old council member from Arlington is seeking a third term in District 1.
The start date is not clear, and the deal still needs to be ratified by the Israeli cabinent
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