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City of Blaine receives clean state audit

The Office of the Washington State Auditor gave the city of Blaine a clean audit for January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Audit lead Heidi Wiley said during the August 26 Blaine City … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 29-September 4, 2024

August 18, 2:28 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Peace Portal Drive. August 18, 11:01 a.m.: Threat on Garfield Avenue. August 18, 11:45 a.m.: Vandalism on G Street. August 18, 1:35 … more

Letters to The Editor: August 29-September 4, 2024

The Editor: In your story last week, “Port hires PR firm to improve public image” by Grace McCarthy, published on August 22, it’s like the port is trying to out-trump Trump. … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 29-September 4, 2024

August 18, 12:10 a.m.: Fireworks on Harborview Road. August 18, 3:56 p.m.: Assault – simple cold call on Main Street. August 18, 5:09 p.m.: Drugs on Loft Lane. August 19, 7:59 … more

Obituary: Bradley R. Thornton

Bradley R. Thornton April 22, 1953 – August 10, 2024   Bradley Rae Thornton, known to friends and family as Brad, passed away peacefully at home in Kent, WA in the presence … more

Back to School 2024

Police arrest Birch Bay man for attempted murder

A Blaine area man was arrested for an attempted murder in the morning of August 20 after dropping off a female with extensive injuries to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and suggesting to … more

Arrest made in I-5 crash that killed 47-year-old Blaine motorcyclist

A 20-year-old Bellingham man was charged with vehicular homicide following a crash on I-5 in Ferndale that killed a 47-year-old Blaine motorcyclist and injured four people, including the driver, … more

August primary results certified in Whatcom County

Election results for the August 6 primary in Whatcom County were certified August 20, and the Secretary of State will certify statewide results by Friday, August 23. As of August 19, 656 ballots … more

Port hires PR firm to improve public image

The Port of Bellingham unanimously approved spending nearly $100,000 on public relations to improve its public image during its August 13 meeting. Commissioners authorized port executive … more

New education foundation to hold first community meeting

Just in time for the new school year, the Peace Arch Education Foundation (PAEF), a newly formed fundraising organization to support the Blaine school district, will hold its first community … more

History on Blaine pianist uncovered

An article in The Northern Light requesting information on an early 20th century Blaine pianist came full circle on August 20 as longtime Blaine resident Steve Lawrenson shared information about his … more

Plover to resume ferry rides starting August 24, city of Blaine says

The city of Blaine announced the historic Plover ferry will resume rides around Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay on Saturday, August 24. City manager Mike Harmon said it’s the city’s … more

Oktoberfest event to benefit Blaine Food Bank

Beach Cat Brewing Co. has announced it is planning ‘Catoberfest,’ an Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser for the Blaine Food Bank. The 21-plus, ticketed event will have a beer garden, … more

Survey responses on Whatcom road fatalities needed by August 31

Whatcom County residents may have noticed a yellow flyer advertising the Whatcom Crash Test in their mailboxes throughout August. The Whatcom Crash Test is an initiative by Whatcom Council of … more

Edward Jones office opens in Birch Bay

Birch Bay has a new Edward Jones financial advisor bringing three decades of expertise to the area. Financial advisor Terrell Goertz has been at his new office located at 8115 Birch Bay Square … more

Road Rules: Passing tractors in no-passing zones

Question: This time of year there are a lot of tractors driving on roads near farms. Is it legal to pass a tractor in a no-passing zone? Answer: The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius once said, … more

Letters to The Editor: August 22-28, 2024

The Editor: As a recently relocated climate migrant from northern California, I must voice my disappointment with this community’s decision to postpone funding for the fire department in … more
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