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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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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. … more

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 … more

Blaine mayor featured on CBC News

The city of Blaine has experienced renewed interest from national news as the Trump administration’s policy changes could impact the border town, with a CBC News interview of Blaine mayor Mary … more

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 … more

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” … more

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? … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

Letters to The Editor: February 13-19, 2025

The Editor:  I’d like to take a moment to remind our community of the mission of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2).  As a community member who … more
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