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Blaine City Council briefly ...

The latest news from the April 25 city council meeting. Blaine City Council held a public hearing on passing Resolution 22-2973 that would give council the option to impose local utility facility … more

Daughter of a Lost Bird: Reconnecting to Lummi heritage

The film “Daughter of a Lost Bird” follows Kendra Mylnechuk Potter, an adult Indigenous adoptee, as she reconnects with her birth family, discovers her Lummi heritage and confronts issues … more

Ziply Fiber multi-gig internet coming to Blaine, Birch Bay

Ziply Fiber just announced plans to upgrade its existing copper networks to ultra-high-speed, 100 percent fiber-optic networks in 17 markets across Washington and Oregon later this year. The new … more

Plenty of summer camp options this year for local youth

With Covid-19 restrictions relaxing across Washington state, local kids can return to multiple in-person summer camps this year. A number of local organizations are offering in-person activities that … more

Disc golf offers low-impact, full body workout in Blaine

Now that it’s May, with hopefully warmer weather around the corner, it’s a great time to get out to local parks. Walking in the woods has shown to benefit physical and mental health. To … more

PeaceHealth restricts visitors in Whatcom County facilities as Covid-19 rates rise

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham and its Whatcom County clinics are limiting the number of visitors inside its facilities as Covid-19 transmission rates increase. Each patient … more

County parks and rec director to retire

Mike McFarlane will be hanging up his running shoes after a long stretch as Whatcom County Parks and Recreation director. His expected day of departure will be June 21. The county is hoping a … more

Obituary: Irma Piovesan Rooney

Irma Piovesan Rooney January 20, 1924 – April 21, 2022 Irma P. Rooney passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2022 at Nazareth House in San Diego, CA – her … more

Letters to The Editor: May 5-11, 2022

The Editor: I want to comment on two letters in last week’s issue of The Northern Light. First from Stephen Nelson regarding the governance of Birch Bay. I agree with him, we need to … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 5-11, 2022

April 22, 1:14 a.m.: Narcotics violation on Peace Portal Drive. April 22, 5 a.m.: Assault on 14th Street. April 22, 11:14 a.m.: Domestic dispute (no assault) on Birch Court. April 23, 3:29 … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 5-11, 2022

April 20, 11:48 a.m.: Littering on Lonseth and Gulf roads.  April 20, 1:35 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Anderson Road. April 20, 9:29 p.m.: Harassment on Dory Court. April 21, 5:59 … more

The 38th year for the Blessing of the Fleet

The Puget Sound commercial crab season closes by the middle of March. For me, when we get all of the gear put away for the season, it’s time to focus on preparing for the Blessing of the Fleet … more

No date given to reopen Canadian NEXUS centers

Canada and the U.S. are in discussions regarding the reopening of Canadian NEXUS enrollment centers, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) senior spokesperson Rebecca Purdy; however, no … more

Blaine man wanted for WinCo robbery arrested after eluding Bellingham police

Bellingham Police Department officers arrested a Blaine man April 21 who was wanted for his involvement in an armed robbery and assault April 6 at WinCo Foods. James Michael Discher, 29, was … more

Softball and baseball take tough losses at home

Both the Borderites and Lady Borderites lost home games at the beginning of the week after strong defensive performances from the traveling teams. Baseball On the back of a tough 12-2 loss on … more

Whatcom County sees lots of weekend criminal activity, attempted murder

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported several incidents of violent crime over the April 22-24 weekend. Friday Around 10:45 p.m. April 22, WCSO deputies responded to a possible … more

City council deliberates on proposed development committee

Blaine City Council held an hour-long study session April 25 on a potential ad-hoc development committee that would keep councilmembers up-to-date on extensive growth that is expected in east and … more

Blaine musician hosts Ukrainian benefit concert at Performing Arts Center

Blaine musician Gina Williams is raising funds for Ukrainian artists through a Sunday, May 1 benefit concert at the Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Williams has a master’s degree in … more
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