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Blaine planning director takes job in Mount Vernon

Stacie Pratschner is set to have her last day as director of the city of Blaine’s Community and Development Services (CDS) Department on Friday, August 4 after taking a position with the city … more

Road Rules: Illegal road signs

Question: I was on a state highway and saw what I thought was a stop sign posted on the side of the road, not near an intersection. As I got closer, I saw that the sign actually said … more

Blaine book club review: “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel

Emily St. John Mandel’s latest work, “Sea of Tranquility,” takes readers on a journey across space and time in hopes of understanding a mysterious anomaly. Spanning from the … more

Man arrested on assault, warrants at Birch Bay State Park

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies assisted Washington State Parks (WSP) with arresting a man for fourth-degree assault and outstanding warrants near Birch Bay State Park on July … more

Two providers join Birch Bay Family Medicine

Birch Bay Family Medicine recently welcomed Ryan Willis and Ashley Harmon to the medical clinic. The two providers are registered nurses with advanced training.  Willis believes in treating … more

CTK Church North Bay hosting blood drive

Christ the King (CTK) Community Church in Birch Bay has about 20 openings for its blood drive on Tuesday, August 8. The church will host the blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 8 at CTK … more

Health screenings offered August 14

Life Line Screening will offer health screenings at Life Impact Valley Church on Monday, August 14. Blaine area residents can learn about their risks for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, … more

City of Blaine accepting tourism grant applications

People with ideas to boost tourism in Blaine have the opportunity to make those thoughts a reality as Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) accepts grant proposals for 2024. BTAC is accepting … more

Point Roberts Press welcomes new journalist

Point Roberts Press is pleased to announce that Nolan Baker has joined the company as reporter for The Northern Light and editor of Mount Baker Experience.  Born and raised in Seattle, … more

Letters to The Editor: August 3-9, 2023

The Editor: The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) was contacted in early 2022 regarding the sign located at Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. There was interest in who owned it and how it … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 3-9, 2023

July 21, 12:59 p.m.: Animal problem on Leighton Street. July 21, 5:58 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Baldwin Place. July 21, 6:24 p.m.: Theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. July 21, 8:12 p.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 3-9, 2023

July 25, 11:57 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street and Sunrise roads. July 25, 3:04 p.m.: Liquor law violation on Alderson Road and Birch Bay Drive. July 25, 3:49 p.m.: Domestic order … more

Obituary: Douglas Alexander Robertson

Douglas Alexander Robertson June 8, 1943 – July 16, 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Douglas Alexander Robertson, our beloved father, a dedicated husband and … more

Make the most of Rollback Weekend in Birch Bay

Birch Bay is preparing for its 40th annual Sand Sculpture Competition on Saturday, July 29, with the ninth annual Rollback Weekend Car Show the following day. An early alarm clock and … more

Two people arrested in connection to Custer, Blaine and Ferndale drive-by shootings

An 18-year-old man and teenager have been charged in relation to early morning drive-by shootings in Custer, Blaine and Ferndale that injured one person on July 24.  Whatcom County … more

Canoe journey stops in Birch Bay

Three canoes from the Nooksack Indian Tribe, six canoes from First Nations in Canada and one from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community landed in Birch Bay on July 22 in a stop on the Paddle to … more

Police chase ends with fiery crash just north of U.S./Canada border

A high-speed stolen vehicle pursuit through Whatcom County ended with the vehicle driving through the U.S./Canada border and bursting into flames in Surrey, B.C. on July 22. A 21-year-old man … more
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