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Sports roundup: Competition continues over break

Most Blaine High School winter sports will continue competition through winter break.  Boys basketball  As of the morning of December 21, the Borderites are on a five-game win streak … more

City council approves shoreline construction contract, among others

The latest news from Blaine City Council’s December 12 meeting. The Blaine City Council meeting started with a presentation from the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County. … more

U.S. drivers could pay damages when not at fault in B.C. accidents

A 2021 change to B.C. auto liability law prevents U.S. drivers who get into an accident while driving in the province from making a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance, leaving … more

Over $1 million contract awarded for Pacific Highway expansion project

AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was selected to lead construction on the Pacific Highway land port of entry expansion project, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced December 19 in … more

County seeking applications for boards, commissions and committees

Whatcom County Council and county executive Satpal Sidhu are accepting applications for over 100 board, commission and committee vacancies.  Applications are due 10 a.m. … more

Holiday lights, decorations from around the neighborhood

Blaine and Birch Bay residents have spread holiday cheer with decorations in their homes and neighborhoods. Here are five people who responded to The Northern Light’s request for holiday … more

Road Rules: Signaling at roundabouts, other points on traffic circles

Question: Can you please write about signaling at traffic circles? I rarely see anyone signal to make a right or left turn. It causes confusion when trying to enter a traffic circle because one has … more

Letters to The Editor: December 22, 2022-January 4, 2023

The Editor: Oh, my goodness. You did it again! The  food bank asked and you answered.  We are truly humbled by the outpouring of support from our community during our 2022 matching … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 22, 2022-January 4, 2023

Dec. 9, 10:08 a.m.: Harassment investigation on Peace Portal Drive. Dec. 12, 8:36 a.m.: Vehicle crash on Sandwood Lane. Dec. 13, 3:47 p.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street. Dec. 13, 6:18 p.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, December 22, 2022-January 4, 2023

Dec. 6, 12:22 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Portal Way. Dec. 6, 7:28 p.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way, Custer. Dec. 6, 8:31 p.m.: Overdose on Birch Bay-Lynden … more

Obituary: Gary Allen Oderkirk

Gary Allen Oderkirk March 1946 – November 2022 In loving memory of Gary Oderkirk, 76, who passed away peacefully in Bellingham at the Whatcom Hospice House in November, 2022. Gary was … more

Obituary: Scott A. Lawson

Scott A. Lawson November 16, 1960 – December 13, 2022 We regret to announce the passing of Scott Lawson, 62, on December 13, 2022.  Scott passed away with his wife Susan at his … more

Council selects Michael Harmon as Blaine’s next city manager

Blaine City Council unanimously approved Michael Harmon’s employment contract as city manager during the December 12 council meeting. Harmon is the chief operating officer of an electric … more

Planning commission tables vote on east Blaine manufactured home code amendment

About 30 people packed Blaine’s planning commission public hearing December 8 on a proposed zoning text amendment that would allow large manufactured home parks in east Blaine. After two hours … more

Whatcom County budget expands in law and health

Whatcom County government’s major spending in the next two years will be on emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, public health, justice and development, in that order. Whatcom … more

Sports roundup: Girls bowling rolling strong, boys wrestling finishes 5th

Blaine girls bowling head coach Matt McAuley said the team’s attitude is all about fun and development. With high school bowling starting in November for the first time since the pandemic, … more

Blaine without a hornet buzz this year as trapping ends

Washington state scientists are wrapping up their search for the northern giant hornet this year without detections in Blaine or statewide, but are asking the public to remain vigilant of the … more

Blaine school board extends deadline for vacant position

The application deadline for the Blaine school board’s vacant district 1 seat has been extended until 4 p.m. Thursday, December 29. The previous deadline was December 9. School board … more
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