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Letters to The Editor: December 9-15, 2021

The Editor: On behalf of the Blaine Booster Club, we would like to thank the staff of The Northern Light for your contribution to the Hall of Fame. Without your support we would not be able to … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 9-15, 2021

Nov. 27, 2:26 a.m.: Noise complaint on 4th Street. Nov. 27, 8:22 a.m.: Parking problem/vehicle impound on 3rd Street. Nov. 27, 9:41 a.m.: Residential alarm on Shearwater Road. Nov. 27, 2 … more

Sheriff's Reports, December 9-15, 2021

Nov. 21, 4:55 p.m.: Threat on Portal Way. Nov. 21, 5:42 p.m.: Watch for on Blaine and Alderson roads. Nov. 21, 8:48 p.m.: Senile subject on Iverson Lane, Custer. Nov. 22, 12:46 a.m.: Watch … more

Local couple die from carbon monoxide poisoning

 Gail Amundsen and Murray Church, longtime residents of Point Roberts, were discovered dead in their home on Calder Drive on Thanksgiving Day evening. The presumptive cause of death was declared by Whatcom … more

Richard May to run for state representative

Blaine councilmember Richard May has announced he is running as a Democrat for the state’s 42nd Legislative District Position 2 seat.  May is vying for the seat currently held by … more

County continues to address flooding events

Whatcom County officials continue to address severe flooding that occurred in mid-November, offering more assistance to impacted residents as more heavy rainfall came over Thanksgiving weekend. … more

State data shows most unvaccinated school employees obtained religious exemptions

Data submitted to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows nearly 10 percent of public school employees received a religious Covid-19 vaccine exemption while less than 1 … more

Breaking down the door for female firefighters, lieutenant Leslee Smith retires from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue

Lieutenant Leslee Smith retired from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue in October after 26 years of service, leaving behind a trailblazing career where she helped women see themselves in bunker gear and … more

More flooding impacts restoration efforts

Heavy rain continued to fall through the Thanksgiving weekend in Whatcom County with even more on the way. Birch Bay Birch Bay Leisure Park began flooding again the morning of November 28 after … more

Birch Bay library to appear on February ballots

A narrow vote against the Birch Bay library in the November 2 election brought supporters back to the drawing board, this time placing the ballot measure in a special election on February 8, … more

Final results are in for Whatcom County’s November election

The Whatcom County auditor’s office certified final results from the November 2 election on November 23. The ballot measure to fund the Birch Bay library didn’t meet its supermajority … more

A look at last-minute deal-making in WA redistricting negotiations

After missing their deadline to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts, Washington’s redistricting commissioners have released maps they say reflect their last-minute … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: November 27

Covid-19 case rates decreased in all Whatcom County school district areas except for Nooksack Valley. The Blaine school district area decreased from 196 cases per 100,000 people to 175 cases per … more

City council gives the city manager a raise

Blaine City Council unanimously voted to give city manager Michael Jones a 5 percent increase to his salary, which is currently under the state’s salary average for city managers. Jones will now … more

Fundraiser going on now for Peace Arch holiday lights

The International Peace Arch Association (IPAA) is fundraising for holiday lights to decorate the U.S. and Canada sides of Peace Arch Park. The nonprofit hopes the winter lights will become a new … more

Smoking server forces BPD evacuation, no injuries

The Blaine police department (BPD) was evacuated just after noon November 29 due to smoke billowing out from the department’s server room, according to a BPD Facebook post. BPD records … more

Nature’s Path volunteers prepare care packages for families

Nature’s Path volunteers pack 1,500 organic pantry care packages for local families and kids in need at the Blaine facility November 19. The event was part of the organic food company’s Eat Well, … more
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