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Whidbey Telecom must alert Lummi tribe before ground-disturbing work, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered Whidbey Telephone to give the Lummi Nation at least 30 days’ notice before beginning any ground-disturbing work on its Point Roberts … more

Poker Run, sand sculptures, classic cars: How to celebrate Birch Bay’s big summer weekend

The first weekend of August brings a slew of festivities to Birch Bay: the Poker Run, Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend Car Show, hosted by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce with … more

Letters to the Editor: July 23-29

The Editor: As mentioned in The Northern Light , Fire District 21 Chief Jason Van der Veen describes the state of emergency services in our area as “at a breaking point.” In the last 20 … more

Obituary: Donna Mae Ambuehl 

Donna Mae Ambuehl   January 12, 1933 – July 10, 2026   Donna Mae Ambuehl left this world on July 10, 2026. She is off to join her husband Andy on their next adventure in … more

Legals: July 16-22, 2026

First published July 16, 2026 No new legals this week. First published July 9, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate … more

‘At a breaking point,’ Fire District 21 seeks new levy rate

For the fourth time in six years, Fire District 21, also known as North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, will ask voters to approve a levy lid lift in an attempt to update aging facilities and fleets, hire … more

Being Frank Op-Ed: Ocean fisheries are not a threat to salmon recovery

Salmon travel great distances after they migrate from their natal rivers. They are harvested by commercial, recreational and tribal fisheries along the way. Treaty tribes have harvested these salmon … more

News in brief

Three British Columbia men arrested in a sweeping U.S. investigation into transnational organized crime allegedly used Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine to coordinate cross-border drug … more

Where to watch FIFA World Cup Final around Blaine, Birch Bay

Despite all three host nations being out of the tournament and games in Seattle and Vancouver coming to an end, festivities for the FIFA World Cup are still continuing in Blaine and Birch Bay. … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival kicks off on a high note

Blaine Harbor Music Festival began on Monday, July 13, marking its 25th anniversary. The festival features twice daily concerts, all free to attend with the exception of the Big Band Swing … more

ICE ramp-up intensifies fear in Whatcom, Skagit

Whatcom and Skagit counties are experiencing a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, with local immigration advocates and unverified social media posts reporting sightings of … more

Applegrove Junction antique store moves to Birch Bay

Locally-owned antique shop Applegrove Junction has moved to Birch Bay Square.  Owners Ronell McAllister and Robert Ewing have operated Applegrove Junction for over 10 years, previously in … more

Record-breaking amount of July 4 trash left on Birch Bay beach

A whopping 8.12 tons of trash were removed from the beach at Birch Bay Beach Park on July 5 by volunteers following the Fourth of July fireworks show.    This marks an almost 23% … more

Letter to the Editor: July 16-22

The Editor: It has come to my attention that The Plover, Blaine’s historic ferry, may cease operations following the summer season of 2026. The Plover is a ferry that was placed on the … more

City cuts building permit review times as applications remain steady

Building permit reviews in Blaine are moving significantly faster than they were at the start of the year, according to a second-quarter report from the city’s Community Development Services … more

Aug. 4 primary election ballots mailed to voters

Ballots for the Aug. 4  primary were mailed to voters across Whatcom County on Wednesday. Federal, state and local positions and measures coming before Blaine and Birch Bay residents … more

Find short interviews of August election candidates on league’s website

Whatcom County voters can learn the stances of candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary election via interviews posted to the website of the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County. … more

Blaine man serving more than nine years for Lynden bus driver death

A Blaine man who admitted to driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed into a Lynden School District bus in 2025, killing its driver, is serving 9-½ years in prison. Samuel Peter Swanson, 39, … more
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