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Local offers thanks to interim police chief and county sheriff

Tina Andrews, co-owner and operator of Tony’s Just a Bite, 679 Peace Portal Drive, presented hand-embroidered tapestries, l., to Blaine Police Department interim chief Michael … more

Hot, dry weather makes conservation important for local water districts

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine and Birch Bay residents used record amounts of water last month, and the trend may continue if the sun keeps … more

5 hikes to start off the summer

Originally published in ‘Waterside’ magazine. Visit watersidenw.com.    Baker Preserve. Photo by Kara Spencer Chanterelle – Bellingham 4.8 miles, roundtrip This 4.8-mile roundtrip trail … more

A message from The Northern Light

Thank you What you see reproduced to the right is the front page of the first issue of The Northern Light, published 23 years ago this week. The newspaper started out on a bi-weekly … more

County applies for grant for Birch Bay Community Park

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County is applying for a $500,000 grant to help fund construction of the future Birch Bay Community Park, just north of the Visitor Information Center on … more

Learn how to protect your coastal property from erosion

Naturally eroding bluffs at Point Whitehorn. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District, Whatcom Conservation District, Northwest Straits … more

June 23 fundraiser to bring adopted dogs home from foreign bases

By Oliver Lazenby At U.S. military bases around the planet, service members occasionally bend the rules by adopting stray dogs or cats. When they come home or when their new pets are … more

Keep pets cool, comfortable and safe during hot weather

Summer recreation may not always include our four-legged friends, as summer heat and other issues can pose a threat to companion animals. As a result, pet parents must make pet safety a … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 8-11

June 8, 5:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Blaine Road. June 8, 1:26 p.m.: Private impound on Birch Bay Drive. June 8, 2:02 p.m.: Domestic violence order cold call … more

Peace Run arrives at the border

The Peace Run torch relay crossed the border at Blaine on June 17 as part of the 2018 North American run that starts and finishes in New York. After running through the Peace Arch, local and … more

Local serves up lemonade

Sophia Levetsovitis added top quality lemonade to the plants and other wares on sale at the Salishan Neighborhood Association sale July 16. Photo by Meg Olson more

City selects LAPD lieutenant Allen Schubert as new Blaine Police Department chief

The city hosted a reception introducing the final three candidates for the police chief position to members of the public. Within a matter of 60 days, current Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) … more

Seniors graduate from Blaine High School

Blaine High School seniors celebrated graduation on June 8 at the high school gym – 142 students received diplomas. Read … more

Cost for jail services to rise under new agreement

By Stefanie Donahue Due to a growing need for repair, the cost to operate Whatcom County Jail is rising and cities that use it are being asked to pay more. On June … more

Ideas flow at Birch Bay library community input session

Terry Brown, principal of Zervas Architects, leads a discussion at the Birch Bay library community input meeting on June 11 at the BP Heron Center. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby At the … more

Get to know Marie’s Bees

[slideshow_deploy id='24886'] Photos by Jolene Hanson Marisa Papetti, owner of Marie’s Bees, sat down with The Northern Light to talk about what it is like to work … more

Traveling variety show comes to Blaine and Birch Bay

By Oliver Lazenby A traveling show featuring a parade, music, dance, lectures, acrobatics, juggling, singing and more is making its final stop in Blaine on the last weekend in … more

Community talks next steps for Strategic Economic Initiative

Tom Beckwith, of La Conner-based Beckwith Consulting, and city manager Dave Wilbrecht, pictured, discussed the next steps of the city’s Strategic Economic Initiative at the Blaine … more

Locals mourn the loss of former firefighter

John Swobody John Swobody, 54, a former North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) firefighter, passed away in the presence of family and friends on June 4 following a years-long battle with lung cancer. … more

Disc golf course opens to the public at Lincoln Park

By Stefanie Donahue Lincoln Park is now home to a new, 18-hole disc golf course. To celebrate, the Whatcom Disc Golf Club hosted a 100-person tournament called … more
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