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Letters to The Editor: February 20-26, 2025

The Editor: It is hard for me to fathom why our U.S. President would take the world’s largest and most successful world power and turn it into a chaotic, emotional mess. Economic and … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 20-26, 2025

February 7, 12:18 a.m.: DUI arrest on Jackson Road. February 7, 10:39 a.m.: Civil problem on Seavue Road. February 8, 9:17 a.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street. February 8, 3:15 … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 20-26, 2025

February 8, 3:03 p.m.: Surrender of weapons on Wilson Avenue. February 8, 8:01 p.m.: Burglary on Wood Duck Way. February 8, 8:28 p.m.: Serve warrant on H Street. February 9, 2:29 p.m.: … more

Obituary: Leo Roy Wegner

Leo Roy Wegner May 25, 1940 – January 18, 2025   Leo was born in Elgin, ND, and joined the U.S. Army in 1957, and had his 18th birthday near the DMZ in South Korea while … more

Obituary: Jeffrey Lee Olson

Jeffrey Lee Olson October 29, 1960 – February 10, 2025   Jeffrey Lee Olson passed away unexpectedly February 10, 2025. Jeff was born October 29, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND, to … more

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
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