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Letters to The Editor: July 13-19, 2023

The Editor: When you cast your vote for a Whatcom County councilmember, you don’t exactly expect them to show up at your door the next time you’re sick. But councilmember Kathy … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 13-19, 2023

June 30, 3:29 a.m.: Assist citizen on 2nd Street. June 30, 1:31 p.m.: Fraud on Marine Drive. June 30, 2:31 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. June 30, 2:42 p.m.: Harassment on Bayview … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 13-19, 2023

June 27, 11:14 a.m.: Death investigation on Beanblossom Lane. June 27, 11:46 a.m.: Vandalism on Holeman Avenue. June 27, 4:30 p.m.: Fraud on Chehalis Place. June 28, 1:52 p.m.: Missing … more

Birch Bay's 2023 Fourth of July and July 5 cleanup

Birch Bay quickly became crowded with people lighting fireworks in celebration of Independence Day on July 4. Doralee Booth, county liaison for the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, said volunteers from … more

Birch Bay Drive repaving project delayed

Birch Bay Drive construction that was scheduled to start Monday, July 10 has been delayed, Whatcom County Public Works spokesperson Mandy Feutz told The Northern Light in an email. The Birch Bay … more

Blaine City Council tables vote on further research into downtown zoning changes

A debate on whether the city should make zoning changes that would increase the building height on the west side of Peace Portal Drive as well as reduce parking requirements is ongoing in Blaine City … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival returns July 9-15

People out and about in Blaine July 9-15 will have the opportunity to hear world-class artists perform daily – for free. The Blaine Harbor Music Festival is back in full swing with more … more

Birch Bay Drive repaving project starts Monday, July 10

Whatcom County public works crews will start construction Monday, July 10 on an expected four-month repaving project on Birch Bay Drive. Plans for the Birch Bay Drive Pavement Rehabilitation … more

Blaine man arrested days after allegedly firing gun and threatening to kill person

A Blaine man was arrested in Bellingham six days after he allegedly entered a Birch Bay residence and tried to shoot a person known to him, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) spokesperson … more

Manufactured home park moratorium public hearing

Blaine City Council will hold a public hearing on a manufactured home park moratorium during its Monday, July 10 meeting.  Council will hold the public hearing on an ordinance it passed … more

Car sparks fire at Seascape Condominium garages

A charging car battery ignited a fire that spread to several garages in the Seascape Condominiums, at 1300 Peace Portal Drive, on June 30. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) chief Jason Van … more

Whatcom County Council June meeting roundup

The latest news from the June Whatcom County Council meetings. Tax measure for  new jail construction Council introduced an ordinance to put a tax measure on the November ballot that … more

Blaine man pleads guilty to assaulting woman with no-contact order against him

A Blaine man will serve 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman who had an active no-contact order filed against him. Joshua James Hayward, 36, of Blaine, pleaded guilty … more

Pastor returns from D.C. with degree, modern techniques

Sandy Wisecarver grew up in nursing homes.  She learned how to care for the elderly members of her Louisiana community while watching her mother, who would bring her to the care homes where … more

Citizen scientist trapping, monitoring to begin for hornets

If anyone hears a buzz around town, scientists would like for it to be reported. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is calling all citizen scientists to participate in its … more

Road Rules: Avoiding the ‘right hook’ when it comes to cyclists

Question: I just heard about something called a ‘right hook,’ and that’s a situation I want to avoid. Can you explain how to make a right turn when there’s a cyclist on the … more

Letters to The Editor: July 6-12, 2023

The Editor: Blaine citizens, 50 and over, we owe a huge thank you and debt of gratitude to the new center director, Pete Nelson. What wonderful and wonderful changes he has brought to an … more
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