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Pinky Vargas will run for state senate seat

By Stefanie Donahue Bellingham city councilmember Pinky Vargas announced that she will run for state senate in the 42nd legislative district, a position currently held by Doug … more

Harbor cleanup project receives $900,000

By Stefanie Donahue The Department of Ecology (DOE) has received $900,000 in state funding for the cleanup of the former Blaine Marina Inc. site. In 2015, the DOE … more

The Big Climb is just around the corner. Here’s how you can help:

By Marta Kazymyra MD and A.J. Telles The Big Climb will happen again on Sunday, March 25. What is the event and why do 6,000 people (including myself) climb the Columbia … more

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Boys basketball Blaine boys varsity basketball lost to Lakewood 68–42 on January 29. The week before, they lost to Lynden Christian 71–43. The losses give Blaine a 2–16 overall … more

Blaine girls hang on in win over Lakewood

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls varsity basketball led Lakeway by 14 points early in the fourth quarter and held off a rally to win 42–34 on January 29 at … more

Is hypnosis right for you?

Erika Flint, founder and CEO of Cascade Hypnosis Center. At Bellingham-based Cascade Hypnosis Center, founder and CEO Erika Flint trains individuals to become hypnotists and manages a team of trained … more

Tourism advocates head to Olympia

Co-publisher of The Northern Light, Louise Mugar, joined Whatcom County Tourism CEO Sandy Ward in Olympia on January 30 for the Washington Tourism Rally to support the creation of a … more

Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

By Taylor McAvoy, WNPA Olympia News Bureau A proposed bill would add harassment to a list of domestic violence crimes for which someone can have their firearm rights … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: January 12-28

January 12, 12:00 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Carson Road. January 12, 4:26 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, injury on West Badger Road. January 12, 9:29 a.m.: … more

Photos: Blaine wrestlers beat Lynden 55–22

Blaine wrestlers beat Lynden 55–22 in team points on Wednesday, January 24, Blaine’s senior night. The Borderites wrestle next at the 2A Sub-Regional tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2 at … more

Southbound border traffic up according to recent numbers

By Oliver Lazenby From August to October 2017 more people crossed at Blaine from Canada than during the same period the year before, according to the latest data from Western … more

New round of grant funding advances city’s beach restoration project

Courtesy of the city of Blaine By Stefanie Donahue California-based Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment awarded $20,000 to the city of Blaine to advance a project to build a new … more

What you need to know about the January 31 super blue blood moon

Stages of the super blue blood moon, as depicted by NASA. By Stefanie Donahue Be sure to set an early alarm for a super blue blood moon slated to grace the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and western parts … more

Blaine wrestlers beat Sehome, Bellingham teams

The Borderites took on wrestlers from Sehome and Bellingham at home on January 17. Blaine beat both schools in team scores. [slideshow_deploy id='22055'] Photos … more

Arts and Jazz event returns on February 3

By Stefanie Donahue Arts and Jazz is just around the corner and event organizers from the Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) are promising an evening chock-full of activities for … more

Voters to decide on $12 million school levy in April

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district will send a $12 million, six-year levy to voters in April to rebuild, repair and replace facilities throughout the school … more

Taxpayers to be pounded with a huge increase, says assessor

By Pat Grubb Property owners should expect a sizable jump in their 2018 tax bill that will arrive in their mailboxes around the middle of February. Much of the increase can be … more

Birch Bay Drive impacted by high winds and waves

The past week has been full of tumultuous weather with high winds and tides combining in a one-two punch. Above: waves splash over the Birch Bay seawall on January 21. Photos by … more

Grocery retailer drops plans to buy property, build storefront in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue A mid-size mystery grocery retailer has called off plans to build a 15,000-20,000-square foot storefront at the former site of the Blaine Municipal Airport, also … more

Port of Bellingham announces new hire

Don Goldberg Bringing more than 25 years of economic development service in commercial, real estate, nonprofit and government sectors, Don Goldberg is the Port of Bellingham’s latest hire. In a … more
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