10016 results total, viewing 3561 - 3580
The Friends of Birch Bay Library appreciate all our community support in 2022.
We had a bumpy start to the year with our failed Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) campaign. With 59 percent …
more
By Dianne Marrs-Smith, president |
1/11/23 07:06 PM
As we at Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 reflect on this past year, we are filled with gratitude for our community.
2022 was a year of transitions, as we wished Heidi Holmes, …
more
By Raina Lenton, office assistant |
1/11/23 06:59 PM
Washington’s ‘tripledemic’ is far from over. As Covid-19, flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) continue to surge, hospitals and health care providers are reaching capacity. In …
more
By Dr. LuAnn Chen |
1/11/23 06:53 PM
The Editor:
I would like to congratulate Grace McCarthy for three years of excellent journalism at The Northern Light. She has now been there for three years, first as an intern for university …
more
1/11/23 06:49 PM
Wade Steele
December 1930 - December 2022
In loving memory of Wade Steele, age 92, who passed away peacefully in Bellingham at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in December, 2022.
Wade …
more
1/11/23 06:42 PM
Earl Thomas Ball
January 5, 1936 – November 19, 2022
Earl T. Ball, 86, passed away to his eternal resting place November 19, 2022 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. …
more
1/11/23 06:40 PM
Danny Ray Jones
July 16, 1950 – January 2, 2023
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Ray Jones on January 2, 2023. Danny fought a long difficult battle with …
more
1/11/23 06:38 PM
Dec. 31, 12:15 a.m.: Traffic stop on Bell Road.
Dec. 31, 2:43 a.m.: Felony assault on Birch Court.
Dec. 31, 5:06 p.m.: Violations of no contact orders on 2nd Street.
Jan. 1, 7:55 a.m.: …
more
1/11/23 06:36 PM
The Blaine school district canceled a January 4 special meeting to interview and appoint a new board member to the Blaine school board the morning of January 4.
The district is still seeking …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/5/23 02:46 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the Ring of Fire and Hope on December 31 and then splashed into the New Year with its 40th annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1. Chamber executive director …
more
1/4/23 06:31 PM
Residents and businesses have until Friday, January 6 to report weather-related damages that occurred in Whatcom County from December 18-28.
Damages from heavy snow, freezing rain or flooding …
more
1/4/23 06:27 PM
January
• Birch Bay rang in the New Year with the Ring of Fire and Hope on December 31, 2021 and the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1.
• Blaine school district faced staffing challenges and …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
1/4/23 06:24 PM
There was a fair amount of change in the city manager and city clerk’s office in 2022. Longtime employee and city manager Michael Jones resigned and accepted the position of county administrator …
more
By Naomi Soulard, deputy city clerk |
1/4/23 06:21 PM
Two Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies who were shot in their heads in February 2022 have been cleared to return to work, WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater told The Northern Light in an …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/4/23 06:18 PM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).The year 2022 offered both challenges and opportunities for the sheriff’s office, beginning with the …
more
By Doug Chadwick, undersheriff |
1/4/23 06:14 PM
Blaine High School winter sports were back in action this week and will continue regular conference competition through January.
Girls basketball
The Lady Borderites picked up their first wins …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/4/23 06:10 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center had an eventful 2022 dotted with challenges and success.
This spring, while preparing for a busy summer event schedule, the need to quickly …
more
By Danielle Gaughen and Sacha Sanguinetti |
1/4/23 06:06 PM
