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Whatcom County Covid-19 cases considered low by CDC metrics

Whatcom County Covid-19 cases have been in the CDC’s low community level rating for the past week. The CDC advises residents in low transmission areas to get tested if they have Covid-19 … more

Coffee volunteer program returns to state rest areas

Blaine residents can once again volunteer to provide free coffee to truckers and other travelers passing through the Custer rest areas.  Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) … more

Blaine Art Studio Tour reopens call for artists

Local artists who missed the deadline to sign up for Blaine’s new art studio tour will have a second chance to showcase their work to the public. Blaine Art Studio Tour organizers have … more

Bird flu confirmed in Whatcom County

The highly infectious H5N1 avian influenza virus, or bird flu, was detected in Whatcom County last week after recently being detected in B.C. and other Washington counties. Washington State … more

WSDOT reopens North Cascades Highway

State Highway 20, which connects Whatcom and Skagit counties with eastern Washington, reopened May 10 after Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews worked for six weeks to clear … more

Letters to The Editor: May 19-25, 2022

The Editor:  I wanted to write to you regarding the article in May 12 issue of The Northern Light regarding the Blaine City Council meeting and arguments that ensued over the role of the … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 19-25, 2022

May 7, 12:01 a.m.: Vehicle prowl and theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. May 7, 9:47 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 3rd Street. May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Order violation on Runge Avenue. May 8, 1:06 … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 19-25, 2022

May 5, 5:36 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Birch Bay Drive. May 5, 11:11 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Portal Way, Custer. May 6, 8:06 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Halibut Drive. May 6, 9:02 a.m.: … more

Obituary: Nathaniel Parkinson

Nathaniel Parkinson January 18, 1976 – May 11, 2022 Nate Parkinson was born January 18, 1976 to Bruce and Chris Parkinson. He came into this world during Super Bowl X on the kitchen table … more

Blaine softball rallies against Sehome on senior night

The Lady Borderites’ second-inning, 10-point rally against Sehome secured the team an even record heading into playoffs. Blaine’s varsity softball team finished its regular season with … more

City council parks discussion turns to yelling

Blaine City Council was set to vote on defining the role of the city’s parks and cemetery board during its last meeting but conversation was sidetracked by discussions on the parks maintenance … more

State labor council: BPA power agreement for Ferndale smelter could soon be decided

After nearly a year of Intalco power negotiations, a state union representative close to the discussions said Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) could have a decision as soon as a week for the … more

Haynie Opry to host Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band’s farewell performance Saturday, May 14

After nearly two decades of classic country and rock performances in a family-friendly setting, the Haynie Opry will host Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band’s farewell performance at the … more

Birch Bay Beach Park upgrades expected to be finished by fall

Improvements to Birch Bay Beach Park were slated to be finished by June but unforeseen delays have pushed this projected completion to fall. Conservation Futures Program Funding paid for the … more

Cherry Point facility denies allegations that it expanded without necessary permits, underreported air pollution

In an April 15 response to a Whatcom County information request, Petrogas Energy Corp. denied allegations of violating a permitting moratorium imposed on Cherry Point facilities and submitting … more

Blaine boys baseball rallies against Lynden Christian to continue in district tournament next weekend

A line drive down the first base line from lead-off hitter Jaxon Kortlever set the momentum for the Borderites to extend their playoff run in their second game of the day, momentum they didn’t have … more

Blaine season ends in golden goal loss to Nooksack

Two goals in the first 25 minutes were not enough to save Blaine’s boys varsity soccer team season. Although the Borderites dominated possession of the ball in midfield and kept the pressure on … more
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