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Rules of the Road: The correct way to drive near emergency vehicles

Question: I know there’s a law about slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles, but can you explain what that means? Do I slow down and move over, or is it one or the other? And … more

Custer rest stop to be closed for at least the next three months

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has closed several rest stops along I-5 between Everett and the U.S./Canada border, including in Custer, due to a lack of resources.  The … more

Wyman resigns for federal election security position

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced October 26 that she will resign from her role in the state to serve as senior election security lead for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … more

City amends contract to make way for new development on Gateway property

Blaine City Council unanimously voted to amend a contract between the city of Blaine and Boblett Properties LLC to allow the company to sell its property on 1300 Boblett Street to Ben’s … more

Obituary: Arthur MacArthur

Arthur MacArthur  February 27, 1924 - October 19, 2021  Arthur C. MacArthur born February 27, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Freda Mable McCoy MacArthur and Albert Dudley … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: October 23

The highest number of people with Covid-19 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center was reported this week. On October 25, 42 people at the hospital had either been admitted for Covid-19 or tested … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: October 28-November 3, 2021

Oct. 16, 9:02 a.m.: Theft report on Garfield Avenue. Oct. 16, 11:14 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on H Street. Oct. 16, 1:29 p.m.: Welfare check on Boblett Street. Oct. 16, 1:38 p.m.: 911 … more

Sheriff's Reports, October 28-November 3, 2021

Oct. 17, 10:21 a.m.: Theft on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.  Oct. 17, 10:39 a.m.: Drugs on Harborview Road and Birch Bay Drive. Oct. 17, 10:52 a.m.: Littering on H Street Road. Oct. 17, 1:56 … more

Letters to The Editor: October 28-November 3, 2021

The Editor: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we have much for which to be thankful. Just a few short months ago, we were shocked to discover that our venerable sanctuary at Trinity … more

BP invests $269 million into Cherry Point to bring 300 jobs, reduce emissions

BP will invest $269 million in three projects at the Cherry Point Refinery to improve the refinery’s efficiency, reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent and double its renewable diesel … more

Border reopening offers no magic pill for border towns

News that the U.S. would open its land borders to vaccinated travelers on November 8 was met with relief by border towns along the northern border and recognition that much more needs to be done … more

School enrollment drops again, lowest in 5 years

Forty fewer students walked through Blaine school district doors this year as the Borderites returned to full-time, masked, in-person learning. According to district data, enrollment has decreased … more

Veterans wish to preserve historic Northwest Annex building

A local veterans group is leading the effort to save a historic Tudor-style building at the corner of Northwest Drive and Smith Road. Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 165 have asked … more

Park and recreation district candidates share top priorities

The Northern Light asked Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) Position 1 candidates Jesse Creydt and David Halme what their top priorities are for the parks and rec department. … more

Port of Bellingham candidates share what they see for Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer residents

The Northern Light asked Port of Bellingham commissioner candidates to explain how they will incorporate the needs of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer residents into economic development planning for … more

Meet the candidates up for BBWSD commissioner

Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Commissioner Position 1 is up for vote in the November 2 election. Water and sewer district commissioners serve six-year terms. Interviews have been edited for … more

Girls soccer trounce Mount Baker 9-2 on senior night

Seniors Randi Roose and Bries Nolasco set the tone early for the Lady Borderites 9-2 rally win over Mount Baker Monday night, as each scored a goal in the first 10 minutes of the senior night game. … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district areas: October 16

The Blaine school district area had the lowest case rate in the county for the second week in a row last week, according to Whatcom County Health Department data. Case rates dropped in all school … more

5 tips to safely celebrate Halloween with your pets

Whether heading to a party, celebrating on social media or greeting little ghouls and goblins at home, getting the entire family – including the four-legged family members – involved in … more
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