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Letters to the Editor: June 6-12, 2019

The Editor: I was visiting my son recently in Blaine. I was impressed by the quality of The Northern Light. The city, the beaches and the entire area are very … more

Semiahmoo Shore units aim to sell with free Teslas

By Jami Makan In an effort to sell some of the remaining Semiahmoo Shore units on the Semiahmoo Spit, real estate agent Mike Kent is offering buyers a free Tesla Model 3 … more

Kam-Way Transportation features missing children on trailers

By Jami Makan Kam-Way Transportation is partnering with Washington State Patrol (WSP) to feature missing children on the sides of its semi-trailers. Kam-Way, a … more

City staff host open house for realtors

By Jami Makan The city of Blaine recently hosted an event that brought commercial realtors and local property owners together. The goal of the May 17 event was “to increase … more

Taco truck moving into permanent space

By Jami Makan The taco truck next to the Chevron gas station in downtown Blaine is moving into a permanent space between the Starbucks and the visitor center. After … more

BHS celebrates an evening of talented students and their art and music

Blaine students showed their creativity at Blaine High School’s annual Evening of the Arts on May 30. The event, presented by the BHS music and art departments, featured an art exhibition as well … more

Priorities defined for next superintendent

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school board is actively looking for its next superintendent after narrowing its hiring criteria at a May 29 special board meeting. In April, current … more

Blaine renews contract with lobbyists

By Jami Makan The city of Blaine has renewed its contract with the lobbying firm Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTHGA), citing a good return on investment. At the May … more

Former Borderite now a bold entrepreneur

By Jami Makan A 33-year-old entrepreneur who grew up in Blaine is now busy tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Daniel Epstein is the founder and CEO … more

Unity Care NW to open new health center July 1

By Jami Makan Unity Care NW will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new North Whatcom Health Center in Ferndale on Thursday, June 27. The event, which is free … more

Community Transition students hold first-ever joint graduation ceremony

For the first time ever, Community Transition (CT) programs from five rural districts in Whatcom County came together to hold a joint graduation ceremony. The five districts were Blaine, … more

Plover ferry to begin service this weekend

From l., Bryan Thurber and Mark Richardson, the new captains of the Plover ferry. This weekend will mark the first weekend that the historic Plover ferry will be operating this year. Plover ferry … more

Get ready for July 4 festivities

The city of Blaine’s Fourth of July celebration is approaching, and those thinking about participating in the parade are reminded to get ready and fill out their parade registration … more

During Blaine visit, DelBene discussed grade separation project

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), c., visited Blaine on June 1 to meet with city manager Michael Jones, Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon and other city staff. Their discussions focused on the … more

County hosting Birch Bay open house on shoreline

By Jami Makan Whatcom County officials will be hosting an open house in Birch Bay to discuss ways to better protect county shoreline in the future. The open house is part of a … more

Legal defense fund started for Smuggler’s Inn owner

Photo by Ruth Lauman By Jami Makan A legal defense fund has been created to help Bob Boule, owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Blaine who is facing human smuggling charges in Canada. … more

School district issues four layoff notices to teachers

By Oliver Lazenby In response to a May 15 union-mandated deadline, the Blaine school district has issued layoff notices to four teachers. That’s two fewer than feared … more

Blaine Police Department reports, May 17-24, 2019

May 17, 3:55 a.m.: An officer took a welfare check request by phone. The reporting party requested officers conduct a welfare check on her friend later in the day. The request was passed along to the … more

Having fun at Picnic in the Playground

Picnic in the Playground took place at Bay Horizon Park on May 18. Hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, the event featured fun activities for kids as well as a summer cookout … more
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