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Obituary: Michelle (Bye) Loewen 

Michelle (Bye) Loewen   December 5, 1974 – September 19, 2026 Michelle Loewen (Bye), age 51, of Custer passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Bellingham. A memorial service … more

Legals: Oct. 22-28, 2026

First published October 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: MARY CHALLENDER, Deceased. No. 26-4-01008-37. NOTICE TO … more

The Northern Light: Oct. 22-28

Borderite roundup

Girls soccer The Borderites picked up their first league win this season with a 3-0 victory at home against Mount Baker on Friday. Ruby Belarmino scored two goals, and Kate Korseki scored … more

SKAI Sushi begins selling its teriyaki sauce by the bottle

Three decades after Shinae Kim’s mother first served her signature teriyaki sauce, the family recipe is now available in bottles. Kim and her husband, Adoune Inthavong — co-owners of Blaine’s … more

Q&A: New Semiahmoo Resort Manager Todd Woodyard

Semiahmoo Resort welcomed Todd Woodyard, 42, as its new resort manager in September. Woodyard shared insights about his previous experience, his love for the Semiahmoo area, and the direction he … more

Blaine schools examines strategies to respond to bullying

The Blaine School Board met with administrators at its Oct. 12 meeting to discuss how schools are emphasizing early intervention and conflict resolution to prevent bullying and create a culture of … more

42nd District candidates address struggling local school budgets

Candidates for Washington’s 42nd District of the state Legislature had an opportunity to share their visions for public education funding at a town hall hosted by Fund Schools Now on Oct. 14 at … more

Letters to the Editor: Oct. 22-28, 2026

A loving heart is the truest wisdom The Editor: I have a little rescue dog that is now 15. I got him when he was 6. He was a very abused, angry, tense little dog. In the beginning when he … more

News in brief

Join author Greg Boos for a book signing of “Smuggler: Drugs, Gangs, and Refugees at America’s Northern Border,” a nonfiction book written by both Boos, a retired immigration lawyer, and Reece … more

Elbows up in Washington state over Canada’s proposed oil tanker terminal on border

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and comedian Mike Myers made the phrase “elbows up” a national rallying cry in the midst of a trade war incited by the Trump administration.  … more

City of Blaine set to ban the sale of kratom products

The city of Blaine is considering a ban on the sale of kratom and kratom-derived products. An ordinance that would prohibit the sale of kratom products is likely to go before the city council at its … more

Point Roberts resident dies after border questioning leaves her trapped

Paige Adamson, a Point Roberts resident who was recently detained by U.S. border agents, interrogated, and given a court date for deportation proceedings, died on Sunday after expressing she was … more

Pumpkins for munchkins

Pumpkins, costumes and spooky fun are coming to Blaine and Birch Bay

As Halloween draws near, Blaine and Birch Bay are embracing the spooky spirit. Here’s a look at some of the local festivities planned for October.  Pumpkin Painting, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at … more

A slice of Borderite history

Borderite pride is on display at Border Town Pizza with the new spirit wall dedicated to Blaine High School’s history. Tami Bhachu, owner of Border Town Pizza, said she wanted to create a … more

Borderite Roundup

Girls soccer The Borderites lost 6-0 at Lynden Christian on Tuesday, bringing their record against league opponents to 0-4. They host Mount Baker on Thursday — a team they lost to by a score … more

WSU Extension to bring free online parent support group to Whatcom County

Guiding Good Choices, a support program for parents and guardians of pre-teens, will be offered for the first time in Whatcom County through WSU Extension.  The program is designed for … more

Blaine athletes to be inducted into high school Hall of Fame

The Blaine High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center. The Blaine Athletics Booster Club is holding the … more

Blaine police officers honored for saving man’s life

Three members of the Blaine Police Department were honored at a city council meeting Monday for their actions taken during an incident in August. Sgt. Jordan Maphumulo along with officers Andrew … more
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