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Letters to The Editor: May 2-8, 2024

The Editor: Like many school districts, our district faces budget cuts this spring. There are four main reasons for this in Blaine. First, approximately 85 percent of our school district’s … more

Obituary: Stephen Gerald Hyde

Stephen Gerald Hyde January 2, 1939 – April 23, 2024   Stephen Gerald ‘Steve’ Hyde was born on January 2, 1939 to Raymond Leo and Mildred May Hyde in Anamosa, … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 2-8, 2024

April 20, 11:12 a.m.: DUI arrest on Birch Bay Lynden Road. April 20, 12:30 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Seavue Road. April 20, 4:05 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Anderson Road. … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 1-8, 2024

April 14, 3:00 a.m.: Overdose on Alder Street. April 14, 2:47 p.m.: Missing child on Kickerville Road. April 14, 7:43 p.m.: Missing childe on 9th Street. April 15, 5:35 a.m.: Overdose … more

Lawsuit partially settled for $8 million in Point Roberts carbon monoxide deaths

Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Olson approved a settlement on April 19 between the two children of Murray Church and Gail Amundsen and three out of five defendants accused of … more

Blaine school board delays vote on cuts

In front of a standing-room only crowd inside the Blaine school district boardroom, the Blaine school board delayed its vote on a reduced education program for the 2024-25 school year by one week. … more

Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints

Whatcom County officials paid $225,000 last November to settle claims that a former public works director sexually harassed a female employee for more than two years. Jon Hutchings resigned in … more

Commercial pot seizure at U.S./Canada border crossing lands in B.C. court

A geographically challenged delivery truck driver may end up costing his company a pot of dough, or at least 333 pounds of gummies worth. In May 2023, a driver working for Kelowna-based Seven … more

Whatcom County brings jail funding agreement to cities

Whatcom County and its cities, including Blaine, are expected to vote on an agreement that would allow the county to start allocating sales tax revenue for the future jail and behavioral health … more

Sports roundup: Bakker throws no-hitter, girls tennis earns first team win

Softball Emersyn Bakker’s senior season just gets better and better. For the future Edmonds Community College pitcher, her April 23 game against Anacortes could be the highpoint of her … more

Blaine City Council roundup ...

The latest from the Blaine City Council meeting on April 22. Police chief sworn in Council chambers was at standing capacity Monday evening as a crowd gathered for the swearing in of Blaine … more

Three new buildings on Martin Street bring coastal feel

When Blaine resident – and “Road Rules” author – Doug Dahl decided to purchase a neighboring lot on the corner of Martin and 4th streets, he knew exactly what he didn’t … more

Road Rules: Oversized tires

Question: Several years ago, the son of a coworker was ticketed for having wheels that stuck out past the fenders.   They were installed by the local tire shop. Just yesterday I saw a jacked-up … more

Drop off old prescription drugs in Birch Bay on Saturday, April 27

A site will be set up at the Birch Bay Vogt Library Express property for people to throw out old medications for the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27. … more

Blaine kindergarten enrollment open

Blaine school district is currently registering kindergarteners for the 2024-25 school year who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2024. While Blaine Primary School already held its … more

Letters to The Editor: April 25-May 1, 2024

The Editor: If one doubts the power and reach of local, independent journalism, look no further than The Northern Light . On April 21, the Mount Baker Foundation (MBF) hosted a ‘Share … more

Obituary: Stephen Gerald Hyde

Stephen Gerald Hyde   Stephen Gerald Hyde, age 85, of Blaine, passed away in Blaine on Monday, April 23, 2024. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, 12:30 p.m. at St. … more
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