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WCLS board of trustees proposes to renovate Vogt home for Birch Bay library

Since Birch Bay voters twice showed their opposition to fund an estimated $6.5 million library project, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has been looking for ways to utilize its $2 million of … more

Q&A with CBP’s new Blaine area port director

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promoted Harmit Gill to serve as the Blaine area port director at the end of March. The Northern Light sat down with Gill to discuss what he hopes to … more

Primary election voting opens, ballots mailed

August 2 primary ballots should be arriving to people’s mailboxes any day, now that Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mailed ballots July 13. A wide range of offices are up for vote including the … more

Blaine club softball players win state championship in Moses Lake

The Whatcom Wolverines won the 16U B softball state tournament July 10 in Moses Lake, beating a Richland team 9-2 and 14-6 in a double-elimination championship. The team included three Blaine … more

Artist Point opens, Amtrak restarts Vancouver service in September

Road to Artist Point cleared for summer Mount Baker Highway is now open to Artist Point. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced July 11 on Twitter that crews … more

Man suspected of killing Ferndale business owner shoots himself in California

The man suspected of killing a former co-worker at Pioneer Post Frame Inc. in Ferndale July 7 killed himself in northern California July 9 after law enforcement tried to contact him. Todd Daniel … more

New tattoo shop, Traditional Ink, opens in downtown Blaine

Eclectic might be the first word that comes to mind when walking into Traditional Ink, the new tattoo shop at 477 Peace Portal Drive. A glossy green motorcycle stands in front of the window, artwork … more

Senior Day in the Park returns to in-person event Wednesday, August 3

After two years, the Whatcom Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels and More and county senior centers will host their annual Senior Day in the Park in person on Wednesday, August 3. Senior Day in the … more

Whatcom County’s Covid-19 cases show low transmission levels

CDC’s Covid-19 metrics rate Whatcom County as having low community transmission levels. The CDC advises residents in low transmission areas to get tested if they have Covid-19 symptoms and stay … more

49th Parallel Ports Pass encourages exploring Blaine, Point Roberts attractions

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism launched its 49th Parallel Ports Pass just in time for summer. The pass gives tourists and locals a chance to explore Blaine, Semiahmoo and Point Roberts by offering … more

Farmers market vouchers available for Whatcom County seniors

As farmers markets open for the summer, Whatcom Meals on Wheels and More has prepared to support the local farmers and seniors by mailing out senior farmers market applications. If eligible, … more

Road Rules: Who should slow for whom when merging on the freeway?

Question: Recently I was merging onto the freeway, and as I got up to freeway speed on the onramp I found myself next to a car already on the freeway going about the same speed as me. I slowed down … more

Health screenings coming to Blaine

Valley Church will host health screenings on Monday, August 1 in suite 260 at 1733 H Street. Life Line Screening, a national health screening company, will screen people for health risks from … more

Drayton Harbor Maritime attends Washington maritime heritage presentation

Members of Drayton Harbor Maritime attended a presentation on the plan for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on June 8. While still in development, … more

Letters to The Editor: July 14-20, 2022

The Editor: Every year Fourth of July in Birch Bay is a special event with the night sky lit by fireworks all around the bay. But every year, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce vilifies this most … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 14-20, 2022

July 1, 1:06 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Peace Portal Drive. July 1, 6:44 p.m.: Mental health problem on Peace Portal Drive. July 1, 7:51 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on B Street. July … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 14-20, 2022

June 26, 5:25 p.m.: Fireworks on Harborview Road. June 26, 5:28 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay Drive. June 27, 11:13 a.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Square Street. June 27, 3:53 p.m.: Drugs on … more
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