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Residents across Whatcom County are becoming increasingly aware of the wildfire risks facing Western Washington as summers become hotter, drier and smokier.
In the Semiahmoo community, the …
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By Alexis Bryson |
6/25/26 12:18 PM
Grace Harbor Farms will tear down a barn destroyed in a June 12 fire and build a new one, owner David Lukens said.
The fire caused an estimated $150,000 in damage — destroying the barn and …
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By Kie Relyea |
6/25/26 12:18 PM
Get ready for a weekend of fun-filled festivities expected to draw thousands to Blaine for the Fourth of July celebration, hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.
The …
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By Madelyn Jones |
6/25/26 12:18 PM
About 4,500 people attended the Kids Kite Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Birch Bay, according to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. The event featured free kites, food and craft vendors, a Kids …
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By Aly McGee |
6/25/26 12:18 PM
The Editor:
I am writing on behalf of Indivisible 4th Corner, a group of non-partisan citizens dedicated to defending our democracy. We are doing this sincerely and non-violently. We stand …
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6/25/26 12:08 PM
First published June 18, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: HAROLD MORTON SWANSON, Deceased. No. 26-4-00541-37. NOTICE TO …
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6/18/26 12:58 PM
A fire destroyed a workshop and barn at Grace Harbor Farms north of Custer on June 12, but no people or animals were injured and the farm’s dairy operations remain unaffected. The blaze broke out …
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The Northern Light Staff |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
Chuck and Donna Jackson invited me into their custom-designed home that sits perched atop an acclivity right next door to the winery and overlooking their vineyard. Their tale is one of youthful …
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By Amberleigh Brownson |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence …
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6/18/26 12:20 AM
We got through a hot one last weekend, when a heat wave struck Whatcom County.
How hot was it?
It was scorching on Sunday with a high of 86 degrees. That’s hotter than a record max …
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The Northern Light Staff |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
The Washington State Auditor’s Office found the Blaine School District noncompliant in time-and-effort requirements, but compliant in all other areas of the accountability and financial …
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By Madelyn Jones |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
The Ladies of Loomis Trail Golf Club is hosting a series of monthly skill clinics this season,
welcoming not only club members but also women golfers from the local community who are interested …
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By Karen Szol, Ladies of Loomis Trail Golf Club coordinator |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
A tradition that began in 1946 to honor Lummi Nation veterans coming home from World War II is returning for another year.
The 80th annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival will run Thursday-Sunday …
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By The Northern Light Staff |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing disaster relief loans — including extending the application deadline for those affected by physical damage — for renters, …
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By Madelyn Jones |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
Blaine School Board voted unanimously to adopt a policy prohibiting bullying, harassment and intimidation of students at its Monday board meeting.
Policy 3207 states that all students have …
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By Madelyn Jones |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
Comic and cosplay fans gathered on Saturday at Marine Park for the Comic Festival and Super Hero Fun Run, hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.
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6/18/26 12:20 AM
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting that injured one person early Tuesday morning near 4th and A streets, according to the FBI.
The injured person was transported to the …
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By Kie Relyea |
6/18/26 12:20 AM
The Editor:
People choose Blaine because it is a small town. They value its quiet character, rural setting and the sense of community that comes with small-town living.
Many residents were …
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6/18/26 12:04 AM
Mary Lee Snow
October 24, 1965 – May 28, 2026
Mary Lee Snow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at …
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6/17/26 11:45 PM
