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Council approves changes to parks board, keeps maintenance review in board’s purview

Blaine City Council unanimously voted 5-0 during its May 23 meeting to approve changes to the city’s park and cemetery board but will keep maintenance review in the board’s purview. The … more

Candidates file for August primaries

A full slate of candidates is lined up to run in the August primaries for state legislator, U.S. senator and county district judge positions, among other races. Filing week for the August 2 primary … more

Anderson Road house fire leaves family displaced

A Birch Bay house fire left one family displaced after the home was engulfed in flames during the evening of May 19. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) division chief Shaun Ward said the fire … more

Two Blaine athletes qualify for state as Faulkner breaks school record

Senior Eleeshiyah Faulkner broke the stadium record and her own Blaine High School record at the 1A district 1/2 championship meet May 21 at the Granite Falls High School track. She and sophomore … more

Blaine softball comes up short against Mount Baker, but knocks on state door, coach says

Down by three in the seventh inning with two outs and bases loaded, the Lady Borderites were at the bottom of their batting order. Up against Mount Baker, who they lost 17-3 to in the regular season, … more

Scientists ready for another AGH trapping season

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials are preparing to start Asian giant hornet monitoring efforts this year with a new monitoring program of paper wasp nests and setting 1,000 … more

Blaine artist Kay Dee Powell on work behind art studio tour

Blaine artist Kay Dee Powell said the Blaine by the Sea Art Studio Tour was created in response to an art-parched community. The tours, which showcase the work of gifted artists in Blaine and Birch … more

Blaine High School athletes sign letters of intent

Nine Blaine High School athletes signed letters of intent to universities. Blaine school district held a small signing ceremony May 18 for its senior athletes who have committed to playing … more

Semiahmoo family upgrades home for a modern, coastal feel

Semiahmoo residents Matt and Inna Rigberg purchased their home in 2019, but saw it as needing an updated look. After several months of remodeling starting this February, the family is settling into … more

Letters to The Editor: May 26-June 1, 2022

The Editor: I would like to comment on the column run in the May 19-25 issue of The Northern Light entitled “Important characteristics to know about cat breeds.” Bengal cats are not truly … more

Obituary: John Berger d’Armand

John Berger d’Armand 1935-2022 Dr. John Berger d’Armand, former Professor of Music at the University of Alaska Southeast, died peacefully on April 16, 2022. John was a beloved … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 26-June 1, 2022

May 13, 5:58 a.m.: Found property on Mitchell Avenue. May 13, 10:51 a.m.: Trespass on Bell Road. May 13, 2:52 p.m.: Criminal trespass on Madison Avenue. May 13, 6:52 p.m.: Death … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 26-June 1, 2022

May 11, 4:05 p.m.: Shots on Grandview Road. May 11, 8:55 p.m.: Missing person on Harborview Road. May 12, 1:38 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Harborview Road. May 12, 10:45 a.m.: … more

Blaine schools in lockdown due to threat

Blaine school district’s (BSD) main campus is in lockdown due to a threat, according to a BSD alert. Law enforcement is actively investigating the threat. Parents and family members are … more

Vacation rental hosts ask county to review possible regulation

About 10 Whatcom County residents voiced their concerns on proposed amendments to Title 20 zoning to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) in a Whatcom County Council advisory public hearing … more

Port commissioners vote on moorage model

Port of Bellingham commissioners unanimously voted 3-0 to update the port’s moorage model that will increase slip rates over the next four years. New rates will go into effect July 1. The … more
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