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Letters to The Editor: May 30-June 5, 2024

The Editor: I was dismayed to read the article: “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” As a new resident of Blaine, this was disappointing news. When I … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 30-June 5, 2024

May 18, 11:26 a.m.: Vandalism on H Street. May 18, 5:25 p.m.: Drugs on Peace Portal Drive. May 19, 11:52 a.m.: Burglary on 16th Street. May 19, 8:40 p.m.: Theft on Boblett Street. … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 30-June 5, 2024

May 18, 5:18 p.m.: Serve papers on Birch Bay Drive. May 19, 1:42 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Holeman Avenue. May 19, 6:07 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Birch Bay Drive. May 19, 7:50 p.m.: … more

Recreational shellfish harvesting closed in northern Whatcom County

All recreational molluscan shellfish harvesting north of Birch Point, including all of Drayton Harbor Point Roberts, has been closed by the Washington State Department of Health. Unsafe levels of … more

Sidhu, Shewmake talk Birch Bay incorporation

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu and state senator Sharon Shewmake (D-42nd District) fielded questions about what it would mean for Birch Bay to become its own city during the May 16 Birch Bay … more

Q&A with Blaine chief patrol agent ahead of U.S. Border Patrol centennial

The U.S. Border Patrol is celebrating its centennial May 28. Leading up to the anniversary, The Northern Light sat down with Rosario Pete Vasquez, chief patrol agent for the Blaine sector of U.S. … more

Sports roundup: Ten Borderites qualify for track & field state tournament, softball loses in districts, multiple athletes named to All-NWC

Softball Sometimes, the other team gets hot. In two consecutive games at the District 1A Tournament on May 16 in Lynden, that’s just what happened to the Blaine softball team. … more

Plover won’t sail for Memorial Day weekend

The Plover ferry did not meet the city of Blaine’s May 15 deadline to finish restoring the boat before the annual first sailing of the season on Memorial Day weekend, but the crew is working to … more

FedEx driver to retire after 39 years of serving Blaine

FedEx driver David Grayston will retire after 39 years serving the Blaine community on Saturday, June 1. Grayston, 64 of Blaine, had his first day on the job with FedEx in 1985. He had been a … more

Blaine spring block party 2024

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce held a spring block party in downtown Blaine on May 18. Roads were blocked off for a street fair with over 65 vendors, live music, a beer garden, food trucks and more. … more

Scottish Gathering looking for volunteers for Blaine event on June 1

The Bellingham Scottish Gathering will be coming to Blaine for the first time on Saturday, June 1. The event is a Scottish cultural celebration that will be held in Marine Park and on Semiahmoo Spit. … more

Road Rules: Has striping paint changed?

Question: Has road striping paint changed? When I’m driving at night or in the rain it’s tough to see the lines. It doesn’t seem as reflective as it used to be. Answer: … more

Boating safety for a happy and carefree summer

It’s National Safe Boating week, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is urging the public to learn basic water safety before boating season begins on the Puget Sound. In a May 20 press … more

Letters to The Editor: May 23-29, 2024

The Editor: Thank you for the excellent article “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” I beg you to keep following up on this crazy plan from the CDC. … more

Obituary: Michaele Sharon (Finley) Hansen

Michaele Sharon (Finley) Hansen August 7, 1934 – May 15, 2024   Michaele was born to Archie and Dagmar (Gudbranson) Finley in Bellingham. The family moved to the Birch Bay … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 23-29, 2024

May 11, 10:06 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Baldwin Place. May 12, 7:52 a.m.: Fraud on 3rd Street. May 12, 2:34 p.m.: Harassment on Sandwood Lane. May 13, 4:12 a.m.: Suspicious … more

Sheriff's Reports: May 23-29, 2024

May 10, 2:53 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Yellow Fin Court. May 10, 3:36 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident on Harborview Road. May 10, 9:08 p.m.: Trouble with subject on Dean Drive. May … more
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