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U.S. Border Patrol apprehends four attempting to illegally cross into the U.S.

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested four people from India after they attempted to illegally cross the border from Canada into Whatcom County October 4, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson … more

Letters to The Editor: October 14-20, 2021

The Editor: We’re writing in support of Colin Hawkins for Blaine City Council. We first got to know Colin through Blaine Community Theater over 20 years ago. We experienced firsthand his … more

Learn the signs of charitable fraud and find ways to avoid it

Giving to charity is a selfless endeavor that’s vital to the survival of countless nonprofit organizations across the globe. Without the generosity of donors, many charitable organizations … more

Sheriff's Reports: October 14-20, 2021

October 7, 2:16 a.m.: Assist citizen on Flambeau Road. October 7, 8:53 a.m.: Audible alarm on Seavue Road. October 7, 9:07 a.m.: Mental cold call on Surf Place. October 7, 12:40 p.m.: Watch … more

Obituary: Clazina “Claus” Schouten

Clazina “Claus” Schouten August 31, 1932- October 11, 2021   Clazina “Claus” Schouten, age 89, of Lynden passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 in Bellingham. An … more

City submits ARPA funding requests to county

Blaine City Council unanimously approved city manager Michael Jones to submit two requests to Whatcom County to use the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The city is requesting $2.5 … more

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company expands into neighboring fish market

By the end of October, Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (DHO) will have extra bar seating available in what used to be Kaisacole Seafood Market. DHO owner Steve Seymour said the goal is to also be … more

Former Whatcom corrections deputy pleads guilty to smuggling contraband, gets one-month sentence

A former Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) corrections deputy from Blaine was sentenced September 28 to one month in jail for smuggling items into the jail for a female inmate. Christopher … more

Man arrested after driving wrong way on I-5

Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers arrested a man who caused a car crash driving the wrong way on I-5 during a mental health crisis October 2. A 53-year-old Port Angeles man began driving … more

Football concedes first loss of season, volleyball breaks losing streak

The past week marked the halfway point of the regular high school fall sports season, and Blaine fall sports took a mix of wins and losses at home and on the road. Football Scheduled to play … more

BHS Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled for Saturday

The Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club will induct eight individuals and two teams into the school hall of fame 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9 at the football stadium. The inductees will also be … more

Meet your four Blaine school board candidates

Four Blaine school district area residents are running for two seats on the Blaine school district board of directors. With board member Joan Lotze not seeking a third term, the District 3 seat will … more

Whatcom County Council at-large candidates share their perspectives

With less than a week until ballots are mailed October 13, The Northern Light reached out to general election candidates for the Whatcom County Council at-large position to learn what their biggest … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: October 2

As of September 27, 70 percent of people in Whatcom County who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine are now fully vaccinated and 5 percent are in the process of getting vaccinated. There are 50,000 … more

Semiahmoo golfers donate $16,000 to food bank, surpassing 2020 donation

In its second consecutive year, the Semiahmoo Good Ol’ Boys golf group donated the money raised from their small tournament fundraiser to Blaine Food Bank, reaching the organization in a time … more

FOBBL show support for Proposition 14

Friends of the Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) waved signs in support of Proposition 14 at the intersection of Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive on October 5. If the ballot measure passes in the November … more

Scarecrow contest is back

Get ready, Blaine’s downtown is about to get a whole lot spookier. Blaine Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual scarecrow contest and displays need to be up by Friday, October … more

City council extends feasibility period for 665 Peace Portal Drive

Blaine City Council unanimously voted 6-0 to allow Bosporus Properties Inc. to extend its feasibility period for the 665 Peace Portal Drive property until November 30. The extension will give the … more
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