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Whatcom County Council looks at revising golf cart zone

Birch Bay community members’ request to revise the Birch Bay golf cart zone boundaries has made its way into Whatcom County Council. During their June 15 meeting, Whatcom County … more

Whatcom County Council briefly

The latest news from the June 15 Whatcom County Council meeting.   Drayton Harbor no-shooting zone Whatcom County Council voted to hold the vote on establishing a no-shooting zone in … more

Stay off berm plantings during the Fourth of July

The unorganized, but always popular, Fourth of July event is expected to draw crowds to Birch Bay once again this year. Whatcom County Public Works is asking for people attending Fourth of July in … more

First Asian giant hornet found in U.S. in 2021 found near Marysville

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first confirmed Asian giant hornet found this year in the U.S. has been detected nearMarysville. A Snohomish County resident reported … more

Blaine man and woman suspected of stealing nearly 30 firearms from Lynden home

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrested two Blaine residents suspected of stealing 29 firearms from a home outside of Lynden. On June 16, a homeowner found the front door of … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: June 21

Whatcom County has had a total of 9,846 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to June 21 Washington state Department of Health (DOH) data. The … more

Burn ban begins June 25 for unincorporated Whatcom County

Due to warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office will set stage 1 burn restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom … more

Mulder dies after fighting illness

Blaine businessman Mike Mulder died June 16 after fighting an illness. Mulder was known through Blaine for dedicating his time and energy to see Blaine become a destination, while philanthropically … more

Road Rules: Welcome to Washington driving

Question: I’m new to Washington state and I’m curious about left turns at lights with no protected signal. When turning right onto a multi-lane road, I know that I must enter the lane … more

New snack shack in Peace Arch Park to host open house June 25

The International Peace Arch Association will host an open house for Whatcom County residents to visit its new snack shack in Peace Arch Park on Friday, June 25. The three-hour open house will run … more

Obituary: Nadine Kenngott MacArthur

Nadine Kenngott MacArthur May 23, 1929 – June 19, 2021   Nadine Kenngott MacArthur of Blaine was born in Buffalo, New York on May 23, 1929 to Edwin B. Kenngott and Katherine Rush. … more

Pesky culprits in the garden and what to do about them

Damn deer! Blasted squirrels! Nefarious voles! Sometimes gardening is a battle. Who’s your most infuriating nemesis? In my previous garden, the main mammalian culprit was the two-legged … more

Letters to the Editor: June 24-30, 2021

The Editor: The Blaine Senior Center Pancake Breakfast has been canceled for the Fourth of July.  Vicki McCullough Blaine Senior Center executive secretary Blaine   The … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 24-30, 2021

June 12, 3:15 p.m.: Dispute between neighbors on E Street. June 13, 5:34 p.m.: Parking problem on 15th Street. June 13, 5:35 p.m.: Behavioral health on 2nd Street. June 14, 4:56 p.m.: Verbal … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 24-30, 2021

June 15, 6:42 a.m.: Death investigation on Fir Way. June 15, 9:22 a.m.: Forgery on Clamdigger Drive. June 15, 12:19 p.m.: Impound private on Oertel Drive. June 15, 3:42 p.m.: Mental on Surf … more

Day 454 of U.S./Canada border closure

Canadian public safety minister Bill Blair announced in a tweet Friday morning that the prohibition against non-essential travel into Canada was being extended until July 21. He said that further … more

NTSB releases report on Custer train derailment

A report issued on June 10 by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examines how the tank cars were operated during last December’s train derailment. The report does not determine … more

Meet more of your Blaine City Council candidates

Ten Blaine residents are running for four seats in a competitive Blaine City Council primary election. Over the past few weeks, The Northern Light has been profiling candidates. Here are the … more

Debby Farmer bids adieu to Blaine Library after nearly two decades

After nearly two decades as Blaine Library branch manager, Debby Farmer is trading books for retirement. Farmer got her start as a librarian in 1996 when she began as a library page at Lynden … more
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