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Sheriff's Reports, July 4-10, 2024

June 22, 4:14 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Kickerville Road. June 22, 12:13 p.m.: Missing person cold call on Sweet Road. June 22, 7:27 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Lynden Road. … more

Obituary: Mari Richards

Mari Richards March 18, 1960 – June 21, 2024   Mari Geraldine Richards (Lewis), 64, of Birch Bay, died peacefully in Bellingham, WA at the PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House … more

Man arrested on child luring charges in Birch Bay

A man was booked into Whatcom County Jail on five counts of luring after allegedly attempting to persuade multiple children into his car outside of the C Shop candy store in Birch Bay about 7:30 p.m. … more

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July guide: Reversed parade route, and more to know

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July is expected to draw over 15,000 people celebrating Independence Day in the border town, with popular traditions returning and some new changes, such as a … more

Investigation into improper body storage at funeral home contracted by Whatcom County

Both Whatcom County and the state of Washington have begun independent investigations into allegations that human remains were improperly stored at a Bellingham funeral home contracted by the Whatcom … more

Borderline Lake, longtime water ski park, up for sale

Borderline Lake, a 105-acre property in Blaine that has been host to the highest levels of water skiing competition for decades, is on the market for the first time in 40 years. The property has … more

Blaine Arts Council to open Peace Portal Drive gallery

An art gallery featuring work from local artists will soon be open in downtown Blaine, fulfilling a longtime vision for art enthusiasts who see it as the canvas to a vibrant arts community. … more

A summer weekend in Blaine and Birch Bay: Kite festival, Splash Day and youth orchestra performance

Blaine families had a festive start to the first weekend of summer break, from Splash Day in downtown Blaine on June 21 to the Steel Magic Northwest orchestra giving a performance on G Street Plaza … more

Blaine High School 2023-24 Semester 2 Honor Roll

BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL 2023-2024 SEMESTER 2 HONOR ROLL Students with 4.0 GPA Seniors: Noah Chilson, Ava Freeman, Blake Goltz, Jasper May, Jonathan Morris, Cameron Saunders, Eddie Stipkala, … more

July 5 cleanup organized in Birch Bay

The annual post Fourth of July fireworks cleanup in Birch Bay will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 5 along the shoreline. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with … more

Watch out for seal pups this summer, experts warn

With warmer weather and summer arriving, people gravitate toward their local beaches.  Seal pups can be vulnerable to human neighbors disrupting them as their mothers leave to hunt. … more

First round of water testing shows Blaine meets upcoming EPA regulations

The city of Blaine released results indicating that water quality exceeded the new federal regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This follows updated EPA guidance that … more

Road Rules: Can children operate pocket bikes in Washington state?

Question: I’ve noticed a proliferation of children riding small (but loud) motorcycles around the neighborhood. Usually up and down the same street until presumably either their fuel runs out … more

Whatcom County businesses support farm to table initiative

Sustainable Connections’ Farm to Table Trails allows people to explore nine trails across Whatcom County, each featuring unique local businesses that include u-pick berry farms, farm stands and … more

Blaine police chief recognizes three officers

Blaine police chief Rodger Funk recognized three officers for exemplary work during the Blaine City Council meeting on June 24. Funk started the honors by recognizing sergeant Skylar Deffinbaugh … more

Kornfeld joins The Northern Light as summer intern

Joshua Kornfeld is a summer editorial intern with The Northern Light and a recent graduate of Western Washington University with a degree in journalism. He enjoys reporting on unrepresented … more

Editor’s note

The next issue of The Northern Light will be published a day early on Wednesday, July 3 because of the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Thursday. The newspaper will return to a regular schedule … more
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