Many have voiced concerns about law enforcement misconduct. Policing is primarily a local responsibility. With over 18,000 agencies and 800,000 officers nationwide, differences may exist in regards … more

May 30, 9:38 p.m.: The US Customs Peace Arch Crossing requested assistance with determining if a person was safe to operate a vehicle away from the point of entry. A police officer met with the … more

In the May 28 issue of The Northern Light, we offered local kids the following newsroom assignment.  Assignment 7: During the stay-at-home order, peoples’ lives have changed. Explain … more

Students did not have access to art supplies so they worked with found objects and materials from home. These students were introduced to a rich history of artists who broke down barriers and … more

Whatcom County received approval on June 5 to move to phase 2 of Washington state's four-phase Safe Start re-opening plan. Under phase 2, more businesses can open and small gatherings can … more

Edward Gerald (Jerry) Swanson was born in Ferndale in 1916. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2020. Jerry graduated from Ferndale High School and the University of Washington. He … more

Early this week, local restaurant owners were scrambling to be ready for a possible re-opening, even though it wasn’t clear when Whatcom County would move onto phase 2 of governor Jay … more

To commemorate graduation and other scholastic milestones during the pandemic, the Blaine school district and the community are getting creative. Here are a few of the events coming up to celebrate … more

Demonstrators placed flowers, signs and other mementos at the Bellingham Public Library for George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes while three officers watched, at times fending off bystanders. In the days since Floyd’s death on May 25, police officers in cities around the country fired chemical weapons and rubber bullets at innocent protesters and rioters alike while looters broke into storefronts and buildings burned. Protests in Bellingham remained peaceful. more

The Editor: I think that the renewal to authorize Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was delayed by the U.S. Senate. The present clash of public and police begs for honest discussion and … more

America is going through a challenging time. Many in America are responding to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Atatiana Jefferson, and many others at the hands of the police. They are also … more

Blaine Scholarship Foundation The Blaine Scholarship Foundation is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to financially supporting Blaine High School seniors to further their … more

In the May 21 issue of The Northern Light, we offered local kids the following newsroom assignment:  In each neighborhood and community, interesting things are happening. Maybe a neighbor dog … more

The Blaine school board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger during its virtual meeting on May 26. The contract, starting on … more

One of the most important ways we can slow the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home and physically distance ourselves from others. Unfortunately, this method of containing the spread of the virus has … more

Capstone Physical Therapy in Blaine hired Donial Hagee as the newest member of its physical therapy team. Hagee has practiced in Lynden since 2005 and specializes in sports rehabilitation, neck … more

May 23, 12:01 a.m.: The police were performing a security check of a closed city park and located three juveniles. The police contacted the parents of the juveniles and had them come pick up the … more