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Easter egg hunts around Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo

Families have several options to search for candy at Easter egg hunts in Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo during the holiday weekend. Below are a list of events coming up for Saturday, April 8 and … more

Sports roundup: Baseball on a spring break win streak, softball undefeated

Baseball The Borderites are on a three-game win streak after beating the Mount Baker Mountaineers 11-10 April 4 at Pipeline Fields in Blaine. The day before they beat the Burlington-Edison Tigers … more

Blaine school district to receive Juul Labs settlement

E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay $1.2 billion to Blaine and 1,600 other school districts involved in a class-action lawsuit settlement for the company’s role in the youth vaping … more

BHS alumni invited to play at Gray’s final concert

The Blaine school district is looking for alumni to play at band director Bob Gray’s final Blaine High School band concert to celebrate his retirement. The concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 … more

Blaine man arrested for DUI accident, eluding police while out on bond

A Blaine man, 37, who was out on bond for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from an elderly woman was arrested March 26 for hitting a vehicle while driving under the influence and attempting to … more

SFU ends football program

Simon Fraser University (SFU) has cut its football program after over 50 years. “This is a difficult decision, and not one taken lightly,” SFU president Joy Johnson wrote in an April 4 … more

Masks not required in clinics, and other health news

Masks no longer required in clinics, correctional facilities  Covid-19 masks are no longer required in healthcare, long-term care and corrections facilities in Washington state as of … more

Road Rules: Preventing billboard dystopia

Question: In our city of Kennewick there are several large signs near the street that include bright white lights at night. One is a large LED sign that flashes from subdued colors to mostly bright … more

Lecture on truth in the news set for April 13

Local organizations are teaming together to put on a free presentation on combating misinformation titled “Truth, Trust and the News” on Thursday, April 13. University of Washington … more

Op-Ed: Living kidney donation is a life-affirming experience

We tell stories all the time. If we want to inform or educate on an important topic we need to tell a good story because most people are not motivated by data. It is no accident that traditions … more

Natural history: Wetlands in the Blaine and Birch Bay area

Wetlands in the Blaine and Birch Bay area occupy about 20 percent of the land surface. These wetlands range from tidal marshes along the estuarine shoreline to forested wetlands in areas where … more

Blaine businesses recognized at Whatcom gala

Whatcom Business Alliance and Business Pulse held the 36th annual Whatcom Business Awards gala at Semiahmoo Resort on March 23. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the Whatcom business … more

Letters to The Editor: April 6-12, 2023

The Editor: Regarding the article in the March 30 issue of The Northern Light about probable staff layoffs in Blaine school district’s 2023-24 school year, it would be a great loss to our … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: April 6-12, 2023

Mar. 24, 9:57 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on H Street. Mar. 24, 11:19 a.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on D Street. Mar. 24, 3:21 p.m.: Threat on Grand Avenue. Mar. 24, 6:09 p.m.: Assault on … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 6-12, 2023

Mar. 19, 6:10 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Sole Drive. Mar. 20, 4:02 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on Peace Portal Drive and West Road. Mar. 20, 3:18 p.m.: Vandalism on Harborview … more

Obituary: David Hugh Allan, MD

David Hugh Allan, MD May 5, 1949 – March 30, 2023 The family of Dr. David Allan is saddened to announce his recent passing. A full obituary with information regarding his … more

Blaine school district to prepare reduction plan, layoffs expected for next school year

The Blaine school board voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution at its March 27 regular meeting that instructs Blaine school district administration to prepare a reduced education plan for the 2023-24 school … more
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