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Borderline Lake, longtime water ski park, up for sale

Borderline Lake, a 105-acre property in Blaine that has been host to the highest levels of water skiing competition for decades, is on the market for the first time in 40 years. The property has … more

Blaine Arts Council to open Peace Portal Drive gallery

An art gallery featuring work from local artists will soon be open in downtown Blaine, fulfilling a longtime vision for art enthusiasts who see it as the canvas to a vibrant arts community. … more

A summer weekend in Blaine and Birch Bay: Kite festival, Splash Day and youth orchestra performance

Blaine families had a festive start to the first weekend of summer break, from Splash Day in downtown Blaine on June 21 to the Steel Magic Northwest orchestra giving a performance on G Street Plaza … more

Blaine High School 2023-24 Semester 2 Honor Roll

BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL 2023-2024 SEMESTER 2 HONOR ROLL Students with 4.0 GPA Seniors: Noah Chilson, Ava Freeman, Blake Goltz, Jasper May, Jonathan Morris, Cameron Saunders, Eddie Stipkala, … more

July 5 cleanup organized in Birch Bay

The annual post Fourth of July fireworks cleanup in Birch Bay will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 5 along the shoreline. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with … more

Watch out for seal pups this summer, experts warn

With warmer weather and summer arriving, people gravitate toward their local beaches.  Seal pups can be vulnerable to human neighbors disrupting them as their mothers leave to hunt. … more

First round of water testing shows Blaine meets upcoming EPA regulations

The city of Blaine released results indicating that water quality exceeded the new federal regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This follows updated EPA guidance that … more

Road Rules: Can children operate pocket bikes in Washington state?

Question: I’ve noticed a proliferation of children riding small (but loud) motorcycles around the neighborhood. Usually up and down the same street until presumably either their fuel runs out … more

Whatcom County businesses support farm to table initiative

Sustainable Connections’ Farm to Table Trails allows people to explore nine trails across Whatcom County, each featuring unique local businesses that include u-pick berry farms, farm stands and … more

Blaine police chief recognizes three officers

Blaine police chief Rodger Funk recognized three officers for exemplary work during the Blaine City Council meeting on June 24. Funk started the honors by recognizing sergeant Skylar Deffinbaugh … more

Kornfeld joins The Northern Light as summer intern

Joshua Kornfeld is a summer editorial intern with The Northern Light and a recent graduate of Western Washington University with a degree in journalism. He enjoys reporting on unrepresented … more

Editor’s note

The next issue of The Northern Light will be published a day early on Wednesday, July 3 because of the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Thursday. The newspaper will return to a regular schedule … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 27-July 3, 2024

June 15, 9:21 a.m.: Theft on H Street. June 15, 11:48 a.m.: Trespass on Marine Drive. June 15, 4:48 p.m.: Theft on A Street. June 15, 9:22 p.m.: Harassment on Wood Duck Way. June … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 27-July 3, 2024

June 15, 12:04 a.m.: Domestic physical on Anderson Road. June 15, 8:25 a.m.: Domestic physical on Jackson Road. June 15, 10:33 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Yellow Fin Court. June 15, … more

Obituary: Patricia (Lovick) Cox

Patricia (Lovick) Cox 1935 – 2023 Patricia Cox passed away in December 2023. She was born in Vancouver, BC in 1935. Friends she made along her way called her a free spirit through … more

Obituary: Lyndal Clyde Stacey

Lyndal Clyde Stacey October 27, 1944 – June 10, 2024   Lyndal Clyde Stacey of Blaine, WA, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in Bellingham, WA surrounded by his daughters. … more

PHOTOS: Splash Day 2024

The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 kicked off summer with Splash Day at 3rd and Martin streets in downtown Blaine June 21.  more

Artist Point opens for the summer

Marking the beginning of summer in Whatcom County, the road to Artist Point, the panoramic terminus of Mt. Baker Highway, opened to the public Friday, June 21. Washington State Department of … more
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