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Point Roberts Press welcomes new journalist

Point Roberts Press is pleased to announce that Nolan Baker has joined the company as reporter for The Northern Light and editor of Mount Baker Experience.  Born and raised in Seattle, … more

Letters to The Editor: August 3-9, 2023

The Editor: The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) was contacted in early 2022 regarding the sign located at Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. There was interest in who owned it and how it … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 3-9, 2023

July 21, 12:59 p.m.: Animal problem on Leighton Street. July 21, 5:58 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Baldwin Place. July 21, 6:24 p.m.: Theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. July 21, 8:12 p.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 3-9, 2023

July 25, 11:57 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street and Sunrise roads. July 25, 3:04 p.m.: Liquor law violation on Alderson Road and Birch Bay Drive. July 25, 3:49 p.m.: Domestic order … more

Obituary: Douglas Alexander Robertson

Douglas Alexander Robertson June 8, 1943 – July 16, 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Douglas Alexander Robertson, our beloved father, a dedicated husband and … more

Make the most of Rollback Weekend in Birch Bay

Birch Bay is preparing for its 40th annual Sand Sculpture Competition on Saturday, July 29, with the ninth annual Rollback Weekend Car Show the following day. An early alarm clock and … more

Two people arrested in connection to Custer, Blaine and Ferndale drive-by shootings

An 18-year-old man and teenager have been charged in relation to early morning drive-by shootings in Custer, Blaine and Ferndale that injured one person on July 24.  Whatcom County … more

Canoe journey stops in Birch Bay

Three canoes from the Nooksack Indian Tribe, six canoes from First Nations in Canada and one from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community landed in Birch Bay on July 22 in a stop on the Paddle to … more

Police chase ends with fiery crash just north of U.S./Canada border

A high-speed stolen vehicle pursuit through Whatcom County ended with the vehicle driving through the U.S./Canada border and bursting into flames in Surrey, B.C. on July 22. A 21-year-old man … more

Blaine school district seeks input on preliminary 2023-24 budget

Blaine school board held a public hearing on the preliminary 2023-24 budget that drew a few people to ask questions and give feedback on the reduced plan. Finance director Amber Porter held an … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of assaulting woman who declined advances

A 22-year-old Blaine man was arrested on July 24 on suspicion of forcibly assaulting a woman known to him last month after she had turned down his advances. Arjun Singh Sihota was booked into … more

Three generations of Birch Bay family come together to build home

A multigenerational Birch Bay family has found a way to pass down knowledge and create a new meaning of home by building a house together. The Forbes family has always been close-knit. As a … more

National Night Out to strengthen first responder ties to community

National Night Out returns to Birch Bay on Tuesday, August 1 to provide an opportunity for community members to meet with local law enforcement and first responders.  The Birch Bay Chamber … more

Op-Ed: Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News and Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in … more

Ferndale hosts Old Settlers Weekend

The longest-running annual picnic in the state is back for its 127th year. Ferndale’s Old Settlers Weekend returns on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29. This year’s event carries … more
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