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PUD commissioner candidates talk broadband coverage

The Northern Light asked the candidates running for Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1’s third commissioner district about their top priorities, if elected, and how they will ensure the needs … more

A far different market from 90 days ago ...

Buying a starter home just a year ago for $500,000 was manageable for buyers, even for many first-time buyers when interest rates were at 2.8 percent. In fact, owning a home became more affordable … more

Semiahmoo residents use goats to clear overgrown land

Residents passing by a Semiahmoo subdivision recently may have done a double take as nearly two dozen goats munched on blackberry bushes as they cleared land for a new house to be built. Goats … more

Road Rules: Stopping for emergency vehicles while at an intersection

Question: If one is stopped at a traffic light on a street with a middle divider, what are you supposed to do when an emergency vehicle, sirens blaring, approaches from behind? To clear the way, you … more

Letters to The Editor: October 27-November 2, 2022

The Editor: The upcoming general election may be one of the most consequential ever when it comes to retaining many of the rights we have been enjoying for a long time. Surprisingly, these … more

Sheriff's Reports, October 27-November 2, 2022

Oct. 15, 11:27 a.m.: Threat on Birch Bay Drive. Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.: Harassment on Bay Road. Oct. 15, 3:08 p.m.: Harassment on Portal Way. Oct. 15, 6:08 p.m.: Threat on Carson Road. Oct. … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: October 27-November 2, 2022

Oct. 14, 10:01 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on 12th Street. Oct. 14, 1:45 p.m.: Found property on Pipeline Road. Oct. 14, 4:51 p.m.: Collision with injury on D Street. Oct. 14, 5:44 p.m.: … more

City of Blaine property tax levy public hearing October 24

The city of Blaine is holding a public hearing for residents to weigh in on its 2023 revenue sources and proposed property tax levy. The hearing is during a regular city council meeting Monday, … more

Blaine Community Theater returns for first full performance since pandemic

Blaine Community Theater (BCT) is returning for its first full performance since the pandemic with an adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s “Wyrd Sisters.” The show will run weekends from … more

General election voting opens, ballots mailed

Whatcom County residents should be receiving their November 8 general election ballots any day, now that Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mailed ballots October 19. A wide range of measures and … more

State representative candidates Q&A for November general election

The Northern Light asked candidates running for 42nd Legislative District position 1 and 2 seats about their top priorities, if elected to the state House of Representatives, and what makes them fit … more

Birch Bay Village man found guilty of harassment, serves 73 days

A Birch Bay man who allegedly threatened to kill his neighbors and an on-duty Birch Bay Village security guard in July was found guilty of harassment in Whatcom County District Court last month. The … more

Birch Bay man pleads guilty to elder abuse

A Birch Bay man who was arrested April 3, 2021, after a 71-year-old woman he was supposed to be caring for was found lying face down covered in her feces will serve over a year in jail. Robert … more

State senate candidates answer questions on priorities, qualifications ahead of general election

The Northern Light asked the candidates running for the 42nd Legislative District Senate seat about their top priorities, if elected, and why they believe they are the best candidate for north … more

Sports roundup: Borderites win at Bellingham homecoming

Blaine picked up its first win of the season October 14 on the road against Bellingham High School. The Borderites beat the Bayhawks 44-18 in their homecoming game at Civic Field. Coming into the … more

Q&A with new Whatcom County parks and recreation department director

Bennett Knox started working as the new director for the Whatcom County parks and recreation department at the beginning of September. Knox joined the county from Louisville Metro Parks, where he … more

Border Patrol arrests 2 individuals who ran across border and their ride

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three individuals October 12 around 3:30 p.m. just west of the railroad crossing at Marine Drive in Blaine. Two of the individuals allegedly illegally crossed the … more
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