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Primary election ballots must be returned by August 7

Voters in Whatcom County have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7 to return their primary election ballots. More than 60 candidates are running for key federal, state and county … more

Birch Bay Music Festival helps animals in need

Birch Bay Music Festival. The Northern Light file photo By Mathew Roland This year’s 8th annual Birch Bay Music Festival is right around the corner. The event is scheduled to take place Friday … more

Blaine’s Atwood Ales and Hundred North to host dinners

Atwood Ales Farm Brewery’s award-winning ‘Triticale’ malt beer. Photo courtesy of Monica Smith By Stefanie Donahue Atwood Ales Farm Brewery and Bellingham-based restaurant Hundred North will … more

Still time to share ideas for the Birch Bay Library

A crowd gathers around potential library designs at the second Birch Bay library community input session on July 16. Photo by Connie Taylor By Oliver Lazenby If you didn’t make it to the two … more

Practice gratitude to improve health and boost happiness

When you make an effort to see the good in life, you’ll notice that you’re happier, more content and less stressed. You’ll also enjoy some nice health benefits, including lower blood pressure, … more

Blaine School District is testing water fixtures for lead

By Oliver Lazenby After replacing 12 faucets that tested higher than allowable threshold for lead last year, the Blaine School District is continuing to identify and replace … more

Letters to the Editor: August 2-8

The Editor: Here we are, already into the month of August and the 2018 to 2019 school year is on the horizon. As in previous years, the Blaine School District Family Service Center … more

DOL to launch new licensing system

Vehicle, vessel licensing offices to temporarily halt services By Stefanie Donahue Plan ahead if you need to buy car tabs or renew your driver’s … more

State issues reminder about vaccines

By Oliver Lazenby After confirming several measles cases in Snohomish County, the Washington State Department of Health is reminding people to get the measles, mumps and rubella … more

Why dental hygiene is essential

The importance of maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums goes beyond having fresh breath and a white smile. Oral hygiene plays an integral role in overall health. Research indicates that oral … more

Gregory Wayne Vaughn

June 11,1956 - July 21,2018 Beloved son, father, brother, uncle, friend and co-worker, Greg Vaughn passed away after a short illness at his home on July 21, 2018. Greg was born in … more

Blaine Police Department reports: July 23-27

July 23, 8:45 a.m.: Assist citizen on B Street. July 23, 9:27 a.m.: Burglary on 14th Street. July 23, 11:53 a.m.: Rape in the third degree on Boblett … more

New Starbucks opens in downtown Blaine

A new Starbucks is the latest addition to downtown Blaine. It will open Thursday, July 26 at 530 Peace Portal Drive and is located next to the Peace Portal Drive Chevron station … more

With high B.C. gas prices, sales in Blaine jump 50 percent

A customer from Surrey fills his tank at a gas station at 360 D St. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Blaine gas station owners deal with huge swings in sales; the U.S.-Canadian exchange … more

Lots to do at Drayton Harbor Days, Aug. 4-5

By Mathew Roland A variety of maritime-themed events are planned for Drayton Harbor Days in August. The event will take place from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, … more

Sailing cruises now offered out of Blaine Harbor

Mark and Julie Sampson’s Jeanneau sailboat. Courtesy photo By Stefanie Donahue A new business operating out of Blaine Harbor is offering residents and visitors  the chance to experience the beauty … more

Sardis Raptor Center teaches about birds of prey

Volunteers with the Sardis Raptor Center displayed six different birds of prey at Birch Bay State Park’s wildlife theater on July 21. Participants learned about how to identify … more

Canoe families stop in Birch Bay on the way to Puyallup

Members of multiple west coast tribes – including Suquamish and Muckleshoot tribes – took part in Paddle to Puyallup on July 20. Canoes arrived to Birch Bay State Park at noon. A … more

Package theft reports rise in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue An increasing number of locals are reporting package thefts to the Blaine Police Department. Authorities received three package theft reports in … more
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