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Comic festival and superhero fun run comes to Blaine Marine Park

A heroic day is planned at Blaine Marine Park with a comic festival and superhero fun run on June 13. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 will host the Blaine Comic Festival from 10 … more

Track and field cap off spring sports season with state appearance

The spring sports season is officially over, with a pair of Blaine High School track and field athletes competing in multiple events at the 1A state championships in Yakima starting on Thursday, May … more

Borderites commit to colleges in Bellingham, Rome

A trio of Blaine High School athletes announced commitments to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level, with next steps spanning from Bellingham to Rome.  Blaine cheer … more

Lions Camp Horizon gets freshened before campers arrive

Lions Camp Horizon, an overnight camp for people with physical and developmental disabilities, received a fresh coat of paint and newly trimmed trees courtesy of Windermere Real Estate's Whatcom … more

City considers streamlining permitting processes, possible limits on public comment 

Blaine City Council is expected Monday to consider sweeping changes to the city's permit and environmental review process that supporters say will speed development approvals but critics argue could … more

Blaine class of 2026 reflects on high school career, looks forward to new beginnings 

For the Blaine High School class of 2026, there’s a lot to reflect on in the days counting down to flipping their tassels. For some, it’s their accomplishments at a state technology competition, … more

Blaine School Board enacts AI policies

Blaine School District students and staff will have more defined guidelines for using artificial intelligence following recent school board approval of district-drafted policies surrounding the … more

Obituary: Betty Ann Feenstra

Betty Ann Feenstra March 10, 1946 – May 21, 2026 Betty Ann Feenstra, 80, of Lynden, WA, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. Born March 10, 1946, in Seattle, Betty was known for her grace, … more

Letters to the Editor: June 4–10, 2026

The Editor: In the Coming Up events in the May 21-27 issue of The Northern Light , you have only one listing for Memorial Day ceremonies and it is in Bellingham. Every year, Blaine has a … more

Public works asks for input on Jackson Road bridge railing

Whatcom County Public Works Department unveiled three potential railing designs for the Jackson Road bridge to the Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee on May 20 in an effort to gather feedback on … more

Birch Bay Incorporation Association releases feasibility study, countering county study

The Birch Bay Incorporation Association is asking the Birch Bay community to review and provide feedback on a feasibility study it published last week that shows the community is financially viable … more

Pair of Borderites qualify for 1A State track and field finals

State results are rolling in, and although no Borderites — so far — are headed back home with hardware, tons of young athletes gave great performances on the biggest stage. TRACK AND FIELD … more

Blaine eases sign regulations ahead of World Cup tourism bump

Blaine City Council designated the upcoming FIFA World Cup as an official “community event” from June 1 to July 17. The resolution will temporarily relax signage regulations, allowing businesses … more

Scottish gathering returns to Blaine Marine Park for third year

A Scottish festival centered around highland dance competitions will take over Blaine Marine Park on June 6. The Bellingham Scottish Gathering, which moved to Blaine for its seaside atmosphere … more

In the garden with Kelle: Washington state’s approach to waste management

In 2015, Washington state decided to learn what kinds of materials were going into landfills and how much space they took.  What did the results of the study reveal about what … more

Memorial Day ceremonies in Blaine, Birch Bay

The Blaine American Legion Post 86 and Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474 hosted Memorial Day ceremonies on May 25 in Blaine and Birch Bay to remember military personnel who died from serving … more
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