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Op-Ed: Billy Frank Jr. statue unveiled 50 years after Boldt decision

Family, friends and tribal and state leaders recently witnessed the unveiling of a model of the Billy Frank Jr. statue in a ceremony at the state Capitol. The four-foot model depicting Billy … more

State legislature considers AI task force

Some fear Artificial Intelligence (AI) might open a dark chapter to a dystopian future. Others say the progress it promises is virtually unlimited. To find a balance among those concerns, … more

Road Rules: Uncontrolled intersections

Question: There are some intersections, usually in neighborhoods, that don’t have any traffic control: No stop signs or yield signs. How are you supposed to handle those? Who yields to whom? … more

Blaine book club: ‘Love & Saffron’ by Kim Fay

“Love & Saffron” is a heartfelt epistolary novel of long-distance friendship. Through beautifully crafted letter exchanges, Kim Fay develops a story of historical fiction in … more

Birch Bay book club review: ‘Small Great Things’ by Jodi Picoult

At Mercy-West Haven Hospital, we meet Ruth, a labor and delivery nurse who loves her job. She experiences discrimination when a family decides they do not want her touching their newborn son. … more

A senior perspective

People ask me why I wanted to be a senior center director. I had choices and thought about working with kids; however, once I examined the issues senior centers within the U.S. were experiencing, I … more

Letters to The Editor: February 1-7, 2024

Editor’s note: The Northern Light does not publish political support letters a week before an election. This week’s issue was the last week to have such letters published.   … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 1-7, 2024

January 20, 8:58 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Baldwin Place. January 23, 8:11 a.m.: Simple assault on Natures Path Way. January 23, 10:33 a.m.: Security check on Peace Portal Drive. … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 1-7, 2024

January 23, 12:29 a.m.: Mental health check on Birch Bay Lynden Road. January 23, 2:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Harbor Court. January 24, 8:59 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 1-7, 2024

January 23, 12:29 a.m.: Mental health check on Birch Bay Lynden Road. January 23, 2:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Harbor Court. January 24, 8:59 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch … more

Obituary: William (Bill) White

William (Bill) White December 6, 1963 – December 20, 2023   William (Bill) White of Blaine, WA passed away on December 20, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born in Sunnyside, … more

Borderites prepare for winter district, state playoffs

Boys Basketball The Blaine boys basketball (4-15, 2-12 NWC) team has had a tough year, made tougher by injuries and the knowledge, going into the final stretch of the regular season, that the … more

Conceptual design revealed for Blaine library, affordable condominium project in downtown Blaine

A design concept for two buildings that would house a new Blaine library, affordable condominiums, parking and potentially a child care facility at the location of the current Blaine library site was … more

Blaine City Council roundup ...

The latest from the January 22 Blaine City Council meeting. Blaine City Council’s public comment session was rife with tension, a common occurrence since a group calling itself ‘Save … more

Blaine High School principal to head new online program

For the first time since 2009, Scott Ellis will not be principal of Blaine High School. Starting February 1, vice principal Elizabeth Eide will take over as interim principal for the second … more

Arts and Jazz Fundraiser set for February 3

The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) is set to hold its 27th annual Blaine Arts and Jazz Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at Blaine Middle School. The fundraiser will raise money for … more

Winter storm delays flurry of games, senior wrestlers honored

Due to the heavy winter storm that blanketed Whatcom County with snow, forcing three days of school closures, multiple Blaine High School sports events were either canceled or rescheduled last week. … more
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