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City closer to demolishing downtown building

Blaine City Council is slated to vote on a bid to demolish a dilapidated downtown building at its upcoming meeting on Monday, December 10. For more than a year, the city has worked … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 14-18

The following are summaries of law enforcement incidents. November 14, 12:19 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Anchor Parkway. November 14, 3:23 … more

Blaine’s annual Thanksgiving dinner cancelled

By Stefanie Donahue A fixture of the community for nearly two decades – Blaine’s annual Thanksgiving dinner hosted at the Blaine Senior Center has been cancelled, leaving the … more

Blaine City Councilmember resigns, moves to Coupeville

By Stefanie Donahue After serving on Blaine City Council for just over a year, Meg Olson announced her resignation on November 13 in a letter to city manager Michael … more

Recounts looking probable for two 42nd District races

County auditor says around 700 ballots challenged By Stefanie Donahue Stakes are high, margins are slim and voters are still unsure about which 42nd Legislative … more

Five local artists, five different mediums

Story and photos by Taylor Nichols Even for lifelong residents of Blaine and Birch Bay, the beauty of a sunset over Drayton Harbor can still take their breath away. That natural … more

Hundreds attend open house at Blaine Police Department

Blaine police chief Allen Schubert estimates more than 300 people attended an open house hosted at the Blaine Police Department on November 7. The event featured tours, raffles and … more

Blaine volleyball places 9th in state

Blaine senior Sydney Feenstra attacking during a game against Columbia River on November 9 at the state championship tournament. Photos by Janell Kortlever Team has success at first state tournament … more

Bells ring on WWI centennial

Visitors gathered at Peace Arch Park for an event hosted by the International Peace Arch Association (IPAA) on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day and 100 years since the end of World War … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on November 13 at city hall, 435 Martin Street. Property tax hike approved  Councilmembers voted 6-0 to … more

Local veterans describe their service experience

Veterans addressed a large crowd at the Blaine Senior Center on November 12. Speakers included U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army veterans Rick Holland, far r., Gary Anderson and Jim … more

Letter to the Editor: November 15-21

The Editor: I am writing this letter to the editor prior to election day with the understanding it will not be published in The Northern Light until after the election has taken … more

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting Blaine motorcyclist

By Oliver Lazenby A driver was charged with felony DUI and vehicular assault after seriously injuring a Blaine motorcyclist in a crash on November 8. As of November 13, the … more

Seat open on BBWARM advisory committee

By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay residents who have an interest in stormwater, water quality and aquatic habitat management can apply for an open seat on the Birch Bay Watershed and … more

Blaine Food Bank halfway to raising $30K

The Blaine Food Bank wants to raise $30,000 by December 21 to receive a matching donation from an anonymous donor. Photo by Joan Smith By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine Food Bank needs to raise $15,000 … more

Get your pet in the holiday spirit this December

Two events in December are sure to bring joy to pet owners across Whatcom County. Santa Paws Photos For a $20 donation to the Whatcom Humane Society, you can get a … more

Parks board recommends relocating 4th Street skate park to Blaine Marine Park

By Stefanie Donahue The city’s park and cemetery board voted 3-1 to recommend that Blaine Skate Park be relocated to Blaine Marine Park, pending a site feasibility … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office: November 7-11

November 7, 8:44 a.m.: Refer to other agency in progress on Kickerville Road and Tarte Road. November 7, 9:09 a.m.: Theft cold call on Kickerville Road, … more

Real squeakers – best way to describe local races

By Pat Grubb This story was updated at 4:47 p.m. on November 9 to reflect current election results. By the time the much-heralded blue wave hit … more
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