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Planning commission considers update to Central Business District design standards

An aerial view of the Central Business District. Photo courtesy of the city of Blaine Public hearing extended to Thursday, April 12 at city hall By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine planning department … more

Blaine swept in doubleheader

Taylor Miller connects with a pitch in the second half of Blaine’s doubleheader against Coupeville on April 2. Blaine shortstop Riley Weinkauf throwing to first base. Story and photos by Oliver … more

What you should know about preventing falls

By Jeannett Penner Falls are very common among older adults. One in three seniors above the age of 65 and nearly one in two seniors over age 80 will fall at least once this year. … more

Ballots are on their way

By Stefanie Donahue Special election ballots were mailed on April 4 and should be in the hands of registered voters who live in the Blaine school district soon, said Whatcom County … more

From the web...

The Northern Light collected comments made by online readers who responded to recent stories. Here’s what they had to say: Responding to: “Interim police chief … more

Letters to the Editor: April 5-11

The Editor: Available data suggests that Blaine school district has operated reasonably efficiently, as suggested by per pupil spending comparable to other area districts. … more

Locals tie the knot

Sandy Wolf, formerly of Semiahmoo, and retired Bellingham physician Bob Harris were married March 31 at their home in Bellingham  by the groom’s brother in law Tom … more

Baseball ends losing streak with 6–5 overtime win

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s Hayden Dohner hit an overtime RBI single to seize a 6–5 win at Sehome on April 3, ending a four-game losing streak for Blaine varsity … more

Soccer scores

Blaine junior Alieu Diaw (10), scores a goal against Mount Baker on March 28. Diaw scored three goals in Blaine’s victory over Mount Baker and three more in a 4–1 win against … more

In other sports news...

Soccer Alieu Diaw led the Blaine boys varsity team to back-to-back wins with a pair of hat tricks last week. He scored three goals in Blaine’s 5–0 win at Mount … more

Non-profit business to pick up appliances for free

Now’s the time to get rid of your old appliances. In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, representatives with Appliance Depot are picking up working and non-working stoves, … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 23-25

March 23, 6:07 a.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. March 23, 9:48 a.m.: Citizen assist on Birch Bay Drive. March 23, 10:14 a.m.: Citizen assist on Castlerock … more

Blaine Police Department reports: March 28-April 1

March 28, 10:20 a.m.: Identity theft on Peace Portal Drive. March 28, 12:40 p.m.: Possession of marijuana on H Street. March 28, 1:04 p.m.: Warrant arrest on Peace … more

Students, parents lead ‘March For Our Lives’ protest in Blaine

Story and photos by Stefanie Donahue Joining hundreds of thousands of protestors in cities across the globe, approximately 75 people, including students, parents and teachers, took … more

How the school levy would affect your tax bill

Recent increase in education tax is from the state, not local By Oliver Lazenby Property taxes for education just spiked, but the Blaine school … more

City quells concerns about Lincoln Park disc golf course

A preliminary design of the Lincoln Park disc golf course. The yellow lines represent the first nine holes of the course. Illustration courtesy of the city of Blaine By Stefanie Donahue Since … more

Interim police chief outlines department changes, city closer to permanent hire

Michael Knapp. Photo by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue Despite the temporary nature of his position, interim police chief Michael Knapp is due to leave a lasting impression on the Blaine Police … more

Lighthouse fixed to property on Peace Portal Drive

  Peace Portal Drive was lined with eager onlookers watching a lighthouse being mounted to a new downtown property. The lighthouse reaches 48 feet and was designed by Scott Meaker … more

Band from Japan performs in Blaine

Approximately 60 students from Asahikawa City, on Japan’s north island of Hokkaido, performed at the Performing Arts Center in Blaine on March 26. The award-winning high school … more

Tennis team takes to brand new courts

Blaine junior Aubrey Ortega playing on Blaine’s new tennis courts against Granite Falls on March 16. Photos by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby With new courts, Blaine girls tennis teams are … more
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