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School district hosts public update on stadium project

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district hopes to build a new stadium at Blaine High School in time for the 2019-2020 school year and install field turf the following … more

Birch Bay author releases new children’s book

The book, titled “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” is intended for readers age 6 to 13. Gnomes, pixies and even a swarm of angry wasps make … more

Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival is back March 16-18

The Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, March 16-18 in Blaine and Birch Bay. Photo by Eric Ellingson By Stefanie Donahue In just a matter of three days, you … more

Blaine school threat was directed at Minnesota school

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District canceled classes on February 23 after receiving an email on Thursday about a threat to campus safety the next day. The threat turned out … more

State lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill

Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee. By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News … more

Three permits, 4 easements still elude county for Birch Bay shoreline project

By Oliver Lazenby First it was the worst case-scenario, then it seemed likely and now it’s confirmed: construction on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project, often … more

Water quantity, quality in north Whatcom County the focus of new study

A graph depicting the city of Blaine’s projected Max Day Demand (MDD) through 2060. Blaine will need to obtain additional water rights to meet MDD by 2047. Illustrations courtesy of the Birch Bay … more

Blaine city manager to retire in June

After 36 years in public service, Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht announced on February 26 that he will retire from his position on June 15. “It’s been a wonderful experience … more

Happy, paved pedaling: Bike routes away from traffic

By Oliver Lazenby It’s easy to find a scenic bicycle ride in our region. Finding one away from traffic is a little harder, but there are still plenty of options. … more

NWFR seeking reimbursement for transport of Medicaid recipients

By Stefanie Donahue North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is enrolling in a new state program that reimburses public organizations for transporting Medicaid … more

Washington lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

By Taylor McAvoy WNPA Olympia News Bureau  With less than two weeks left in the session, state lawmakers introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland, … more

What are they hiding?

By Pat Grubb, publisher and managing editor of  The Northern Light “The people of this state do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies that serve them. The … more

Letters to the Editor: March 1-7

The Editor: Congratulations to Paso Del Norte and Black Forest Steak House who were voted Best of the Bite! This year’s Bite of Blaine featured 17 Blaine and Birch Bay food vendors … more

Contractor picked to remodel elementary school

By Oliver Lazenby At a February 26 meeting, the Blaine school board accepted Tiger Construction’s $690,000 bid for work on Blaine Elementary School and district … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 12-25

February 12, 12:44 a.m.: Alarm audible on Elmwood Drive. February 12, 12:47 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay Drive. February 12, 1:27 p.m.: Private impound on Blaine … more

AMS Print & Mail now prints labels

AMS Print & Mail, located at 880 Grant Avenue in Blaine, announced that it now offers label printing services to its clients. “Labels are perhaps the most important factor in brand … more

Blaine Police Department reports: February 14-26

February 14, 2:05 a.m.: Disturbance on Peace Portal Drive. February 14, 1:06 p.m.: Criminal impersonation on H Street. February 14, 1:58 p.m.: Disturbance on G … more

Southbound border crossings are picking up

Source: Western Washington University Border Policy Research Institute. For the sixth month in a row, more people crossed the border into Blaine in January 2018 than during the same month the … more

Blaine schools closed Friday after email threat

All Blaine schools are cancelled Friday, February 23, after the district received an email threat that also surfaced at other schools around the state and country.  A note on the school … more

Lawmakers clash over gun legislation amid discussion on mass shootings

By Taylor McAvoy, WNPA Olympia News Bureau To address multiple incidences of gun violence in the nation, state lawmakers introduced a multitude of gun regulation bills early this … more
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