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The gaps in funding for special education illustrate funding problems that are being seen across school districts around the state.
State law enacts a cap on how much special education funding …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/22/25 04:57 PM
The 2025 Washington State Legislature session kicked off January 13 with a host of new bills and other major issues lawmakers need to tackle before adjourning in late April.
Some of the …
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By Shauna Sowersby / CascadePBS.org |
1/22/25 04:52 PM
Bow Wow & Woofs owner Heather Campbell’s cairn terrier, Talisker, is going to be competing at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Tali, like Toto from The Wizard of Oz, …
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By Zen Hill |
1/22/25 04:50 PM
Boys wrestling
The Blaine boys wrestling team rewarded its cadre of seniors with one final home win on January 21, defeating Mt. Baker in a head-to-head matchup, 45-36.
Seniors Tucker …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/22/25 04:46 PM
The Blaine girls bowling team is wrapping up its season with one match left in their season before the District 1 Tournament begins next week. The Borderites won their match against Bellingham …
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By Zen Hill |
1/22/25 04:43 PM
Community members packed the Point Roberts Community Center on January 10 to discuss the future of Point Roberts Primary School, expressing concerns about declining enrollment and calling for renewed …
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By Pat Grubb |
1/22/25 04:36 PM
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) commissioners appointed Sandi McMillan as general manager following over a decade as the district’s finance director, a position in which she was …
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1/22/25 04:35 PM
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District’s board of commissioners has approved an $11.86 million budget for 2025, with significant investments planned for water and sewer infrastructure …
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By Pat Grubb |
1/22/25 04:33 PM
The Vault Bistro, Wine Bar, & Event Space has broken into the bank of Blaine’s wine tasting scene. As the only downtown wine bar, The Vault is a spot for everyone to enjoy a vibrant bistro …
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By Zen Hill |
1/22/25 04:32 PM
The outside of Gateway1890 Taphouse & Grill looks like your go-to brewpub, but hidden below the building’s wood floors is one of northwest Washington’s rare speakeasies.
Gary …
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By Zen Hill |
1/22/25 04:29 PM
A small goose, brants congregate near the water line. Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor often is a landing area for these birds. It is the farthest north nesting goose, and in migration may fly as high as …
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1/22/25 04:27 PM
Birch Bay residents will see increases in their Puget Sound Energy (PSE) utility bills starting this month and continuing through next year.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/22/25 04:24 PM
A new state law went into effect on January 1 requiring boaters in Washington waters to stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW).
The new law, passed by the state …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/22/25 04:21 PM
Question: What are the rules for high beams on parallel roads or divided roads? Does the 50-foot-wide median on the freeway negate the need to dim your high beams for an approaching car? What if the …
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By Doug Dahl |
1/22/25 04:19 PM
One of the first wedding shows of the season took place at Mount Baker Theatre on January 19. Pacific Coast Weddings magazine (sister publication of The Northern Light) was on hand, along with local …
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1/22/25 04:17 PM
The Editor:
Our concern is regarding the renewal of the operational contract with the city of Blaine community center, between our nonprofit member-owned Blaine Senior Center (BSC). The city …
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1/22/25 04:03 PM
