Lawsuit partially settled for $8 million in Point Roberts carbon monoxide deaths

Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Olson approved a settlement on April 19 between the two children of Murray Church and Gail Amundsen and three out of five defendants accused of …

Blaine school board delays vote on cuts

In front of a standing-room only crowd inside the Blaine school district boardroom, the Blaine school board delayed its vote on a reduced education program for the 2024-25 school year by one week. …

Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints

Whatcom County officials paid $225,000 last November to settle claims that a former public works director sexually harassed a female employee for more than two years. Jon Hutchings resigned in …

Commercial pot seizure at U.S./Canada border crossing lands in B.C. court

A geographically challenged delivery truck driver may end up costing his company a pot of dough, or at least 333 pounds of gummies worth. In May 2023, a driver working for Kelowna-based Seven …

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Sports roundup: Bakker throws no-hitter, girls tennis earns first team win

Softball Emersyn Bakker’s senior season just gets better and better. For the future Edmonds Community College pitcher, her April 23 game against Anacortes could be the highpoint of her …

Upcoming events

Parks and recreation hosts daughter’s choice dance

Blaine kindergarten enrollment open

Drop off old prescription drugs in Birch Bay on Saturday, April 27

Blaine police chief sworn into office

Whatcom County brings jail funding agreement to cities

Whatcom County and its cities, including Blaine, are expected to vote on an agreement that would allow the county to start allocating sales tax revenue for the future jail and behavioral health …

Blaine City Council roundup ...

The latest from the Blaine City Council meeting on April 22. Police chief sworn in Council chambers was at standing capacity Monday evening as a crowd gathered for the swearing in of Blaine …

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Three new buildings on Martin Street bring coastal feel

When Blaine resident – and “Road Rules” author – Doug Dahl decided to purchase a neighboring lot on the corner of Martin and 4th streets, he knew exactly what he didn’t …

Weekly updates

Sheriff's Reports, April 25-May 1, 2024

April 13, 12:15 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Willeys Lake Road. April 13, 1:34 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Stein Road. April 13, 2:20 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Beachcomber Drive. …

Letters to The Editor: April 25-May 1, 2024

The Editor: If one doubts the power and reach of local, independent journalism, look no further than The Northern Light . On April 21, the Mount Baker Foundation (MBF) hosted a ‘Share …

Road Rules: Oversized tires

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Blaine sports roundup: Softball loses to tough competition, Dube commits to Skagit Valley College

Boys golf Blaine boys golf sent three athletes to Bellingham Golf and Country Club (BGGC) on April 16 for the Birger Solberg Invitational, facing the best 36 golfers from 11 Northwest Conference …

Softball stay undefeated with another shutout gem from Bakker

Softball Blaine softball continued its undefeated start to the season on April 9 with another blowout victory, this time a 17-0 thrashing on the road against Nooksack Valley. Star pitcher …

Crossword Puzzle Answers

Crossword Puzzle Answers: April 25-May 1, 2024

Cascadia International Women's Film Festival

The Cascadia International Women's Film Festival takes place at venues across Bellingham April 25-28, and then most of the films will stream online for purchase May 2-11. Film directors from around …

Blaine High School performs ‘Mamma Mia!’

The Blaine High School Theatre Arts Program’s opening night performance of “Mamma Mia!” will occur Thursday, April 18 at the Performing Arts Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m. …

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