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From l.; councilmembers Richard May, Sonia Hurt, Eric Davidson and mayor Mary Lou Steward at the Blaine City Council meeting on February 10.
Blaine City Council to consider bringing back oral comment
Blaine City Council is expected to introduce a motion at its next meeting on Monday, February 24 that could return oral public comment to council meetings after it was banned a year ago. Mayor …
Wednesday, February 12
Deputy injured in accidental firearm discharge
A Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham for non-life-threatening injuries after a firearm accidentally discharged while …
Wednesday, February 12
Sports update

Heartbreak at the Baker Dome

The Borderite winter sports season is wrapped up after both boys and girls basketball teams were bounced from the district playoff in back-to-back games at Mt. Baker High School on February 10. Boys …
Wednesday, February 12
Local dog crowned Best of Breed!

Blaine cairn terrier, Tali, wins Best of Breed at Westminster

Bow Wow & Woofs owner Heather Campbell’s cairn terrier, Talisker, won the best of breed while competing at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Talisker, or Tali, was the …

Wednesday, February 12
Over 100 people attended a meeting on Birch Bay incorporation at Christ the King North Bay Community Church on November 15, 2023. The group, which had been meeting since June, was formally established as the Birch Bay Incorporation Association during the meeting. Voters also approved city boundaries for a feasibility study and elected 15 steering committee members.
Sheriff Tanksley to discuss law enforcement and Birch Bay incorporation
Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley will discuss what law enforcement could potentially look like if Birch Bay becomes its own city during the Birch Bay Incorporation …
Wednesday, February 12
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue’s Station 62 on Semiahmoo Parkway.
Fire district reverses plans to surplus Semiahmoo station
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) has changed course on its plans to surplus Station 62 in Semiahmoo after the city of Blaine announced its intent to focus housing growth in west Blaine. …
Wednesday, February 12
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Mauri Ingram, president and CEO of Whatcom Community Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation talks federal funding freeze and impact to local nonprofits
Mauri Ingram, president and CEO of Whatcom Community Foundation, a philanthropic hub for nonprofits in the county, spoke with The Northern Light about the uncertain federal funding issues nonprofits …
Wednesday, February 12
“Picking Flowers” (1875) by French artist Auguste Renoir. The National Gallery of Art is loaning the oil-on-canvas artwork to Whatcom Museum starting Friday, February 14, through 2026. The piece is part of the National Gallery of Art’s Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection.
Whatcom Museum to display three famous French artworks
Whatcom Museum will soon have three famous French artists’ work displayed in partnership with the National Gallery of Art. Three pieces – “Still Life with Sleeping Woman” …
Wednesday, February 12
People walk along the Birch Bay berm with their e-bikes.
Road Rules: Electric bike registration
Question: The law requires registration and license plates “to operate any vehicle on a public highway.” Does this mean that electric bicycles need to be licensed in Washington state? …
Wednesday, February 12
Restaurant Beat

Chada Thai dishes up authentic flavors

Blaine’s lone Thai restaurant is dedicated to the authentic taste of Thai food at an affordable price. Co-owners Suchada and George Probert met in Bellingham in 2002 and dreamed of owning …

Wednesday, February 12

Peace Arch City Cafe: A downtown Blaine favorite

One of Blaine’s most well-known breakfast and lunch restaurants is aptly named after Blaine’s nickname “The Peace Arch City.” John Quimod and Kylie Bestul have owned the …

Wednesday, February 12
Recreation highlights

Parks and recreation district to oversee Blaine events in 2025

The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) will manage the city of Blaine’s events in 2025, from the popular Fourth of July festival to a new 5K run and a regatta. The …

Wednesday, February 12

Quelling the winter blues in Blaine and Birch Bay through activities and recreation

Do you find yourself looking for a way out of the dead of winter boredom that many tend to experience? Well, look no further than the Blaine and Birch Bay area for something to do. Our area has so …

Wednesday, February 12
Health and wellness

New gynecologic oncology program at PeaceHealth cancer and OB-GYN services

PeaceHealth has increased its cancer and OB-GYN services to include gynecologic oncology. The program, which started February 1, is in partnership with one of the top-ranked gynecologic oncology …

Wednesday, February 12

An inside look at heart health: How advanced cardiac imaging is changing the game

Have you ever wondered how doctors can see inside your heart without opening you up? They use technology called “noninvasive cardiovascular imaging.” This means doctors take pictures …

Wednesday, February 12

 

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      Deborah Jean Haggman December 15, 1951 – February 2, 2025   Deborah (Debbie) Jean Haggman passed away peacefully at Whatcom …

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