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Applications open for city of Blaine’s mural commission

The city of Blaine is launching a downtown mural project and invites residents of the city to apply for membership to a newly created ad hoc arts commission. Visual artists and those with … more

Borderites bats back in action after spring break

With spring break over, Borderites spring sports are back in full swing. Here’s where the teams are playing next. Baseball The Borderites lost their first game of the season April 13 … more

County transit survey open until May 30

Whatcom Council of Governments (WCOG) is asking the public for its opinion in a survey regarding the county’s 20-year transportation plan. The survey will be open until May 30. WCOG … more

Phase 3 offers more relief while restaurant owners await border reopening

As Washington enters Phase 3 of governor Jay Inslee’s “Roadmap to Recovery” plan to safely reopen the economy, restaurant owners are hopeful that easing restrictions could lead to a … more

Blaine author strives to make workplaces more inclusive

Blaine resident Barbara Adams aims to help businesses become more inclusive in her book “Women, Minorities, and Other Extraordinary People.” “A very diverse and inclusive … more

Incarcerated people to regain right to vote

Formerly incarcerated people will immediately regain the right to vote after governor Jay Inslee signed into law this automatic right, marking passage for one of the first criminal justice reform … more

Letters to the Editor: April 15-21, 2021

The Editor: Hmmm … shocking. One word that sums up the one and only “Letter to the Editor” in last week’s edition written by someone at The Northern Light. It stated, … more

Bellingham woman arrested in connection to body found in Semiahmoo Park

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) arrested a 62-year-old Bellingham woman after finding probable cause to charge her in connection with a man’s body found in Semiahmoo Park on April … more

Authorities seek tips on homicide victim found in Semiahmoo Park

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and Blaine Police Department (BPD) are seeking information from the public on what they believe to be a homicide victim who was found in Semiahmoo Park … more

Body found on Semiahmoo Spit spurs homicide investigation

Local authorities are investigating a homicide after a body was found on Semiahmoo Spit Wednesday afternoon, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Kevin Hester told The Northern Light in … more

Spring sports begin; some wins, some loses and a conference leader

While all spring sports had scheduled events so far in the WIAA’s adjusted season 2, some results are yet to be posted and will be updated following the return from spring break next … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: April 3

Governor Jay Inslee has announced that all adults in Washington would be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination starting Thursday, April 15. The governor’s office said in a March 31 statement … more

County sees 5 fentanyl-related deaths in two weeks, increasing trends

Whatcom County has had five fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the last two weeks, which the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force called a “disturbing trend.” Three adults, two men, ages … more

Blaine sailor awarded national honor for boating education

The U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) awarded Blaine resident Graham Hunter for boating instruction with a high-ranking honor only presented to three people this year. Hunter received the award for his … more

Sidhu gives his first State of County address

County executive Satpal Sidhu gave his first State of the County address at the April 6 Whatcom County Council meeting, outlining the tumultuous year since he took office in January 2020 and … more

Family Care Network welcomes new physician assistant

Joseph Banham has joined Family Care Network’s Birch Bay Family Medicine as a physician’s assistant. He is now the third provider serving patients at the health clinic. Banham grew up … more

Road Rules: How dark is too dark for tinted car windows?

Question: I’m pretty sure that Washington has a regulation for how dark front passenger and driver side windows can be tinted. If so, why do I see so many vehicles with windows that are almost … more

Extra patrol for Distracted Driving Awareness month

Law enforcement agencies statewide will add extra distracted driving patrols for Distracted Driver Awareness month this April. If the driver’s distractions cause other traffic violations, they … more

Sustainable Connections to offer virtual Green Homes Tour on April 17 and 18

Community members interested in environmental home building have the opportunity to learn the inner workings during Sustainable Connections’ virtual Green Home Tours on Saturday, April 17 and … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 8-14, 2021

March 29, 7:33 a.m.: Mental cold call on Harborview Road. March 29, 8:12 a.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Alderson Road. March 29, 12:54 p.m.: Assist citizen on Harborview Road. March 29, … more
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