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Scientists wrap up trapping season, catching 253 invasive green crab

Washington scientists finished the first full season of European green crab trapping, leaving mid-October after trapping 253 of the invasive crab in Drayton Harbor. “We knew there were quite … more

Kids serving coffee at Birch Bay through job training program

Young volunteers at the Bridge Community Hope Center started serving coffee to the Birch Bay community on November 4. Bridge volunteers began a training program at the beginning of October to … more

Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County by school district, November 9

As of November 9, Whatcom County has had a total of 1,737 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 52 deaths, according to the Washington State Department of Health. One … more

Whatcom County Health Department guidelines for Covid-19 safe holidays

With the rate of new Covid-19 infections increasing in Whatcom County and the holiday season approaching, the Whatcom County Health Department released some new guidance for holiday gatherings in a … more

Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer voted for Republicans across the board

Whatcom County election data shows a growing Democratic majority in the county, but The Northern Light’s readership area  of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer continues to trend red, as it did … more

Local presidential election votes, by precinct

Election results from local precincts show that Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer voters preferred Donald Trump to Joe Biden in the presidential race, 52.1 percent to 46.1 percent. The data show a lot … more

Rules of the Road: Can you drive with parking lights on? Should you?

Question: When I started driving in the early ’60s, parking lights were only to be used when the vehicle was stopped. Today, with driving lights and LEDs around the headlights, the distinction … more

Alicia Rule ahead in close 42nd district race

After initial election returns were posted on election night, Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule, a Democrat, led incumbent Luanne Van Werven for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 seat. She was … more

WSDA finds two Asian giant hornet queens in chopped tree

Four days following the eradication of the first Asian giant hornet nest on October 24, Washington State Department of Agriculture officials cut down the alder tree containing the nest and discovered … more

Blaine and other WCLS libraries are now open for browsing by appointment

The Blaine Library and other Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings opened to the public on November 2 with limited hours and 25 percent capacity. At the Blaine branch, that means 10 patrons … more

Advice for Covid-19 safe game day gatherings

Nothing says “autumn” like changing leaves, pumpkin spice and fall sports. This time of year, many enjoy game day traditions ranging from tailgating and TV-watching parties to huddling … more

Road Rules: How drivers should handle the new stop-as-yield law for bikes

Question: Now that bike riders are allowed to treat stop signs as yield signs, what should a driver at a four-way stop do if they’ve stopped and are ready to go and see a cyclist coming? Do you … more

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend – daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Falling back back to standard time will mean brighter mornings and … more

How to digitally track your ballot

Election season is upon us, which means if you’re a registered voter in Whatcom County, you’ve already received your ballot in the mail. (If you haven’t received it, contact the … more

Fundraising for the community toy store toy drive starts November 1

The Community Assistance Program is anticipating more demand this year as it prepares for the annual Community Toy Store this December.  The program has seen more than double the number of … more

Whatcom County is voting early at more than double the rate in 2016

People across the state and country are voting earlier than usual in this election, and Whatcom County is no exception. On October 27, one week before Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, the … more

Local options for a safe and festive Halloween

The Whatcom County Health Department recommends that residents avoid higher-risk Halloween activities like parties and door-to-door trick-or-treating to slow the spread of Covid-19.  In a … more

Inside the eradication of the Asian giant hornet nest east of Blaine

Philip Bovenkamp was the first to arrive. At 4 a.m. he pulled his lawn chair 100 feet behind the yellow caution tape on his neighbor’s east Blaine property. He drank black coffee in the … more

Rules of the Road: Chains and all-wheel-drive vehicles

Q: The Washington State Patrol lists “alternative traction devices” that are approved for use when “chains required” signs are posted. However, the Washington Administrative … more
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