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Blaine Police Department: January 29-February 4, 2026

January 11, 9:24 a.m.: Shots on 2nd Street. January 12, 10:05 a.m.: Vehicle theft on H Street. January 12, 8:03 p.m.: Threat on H Street. January 13, 7:36 a.m.: Threat on H … more

A letter from the new publisher

Dear Readers of The Northern Light , I first read The Northern Light 26 years ago, when I was a young reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering west Whatcom County – Point Roberts, Blaine, … more

Blaine woman killed in I-5 car accident

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating the cause of an accident that killed a 22-year-old Blaine woman after another vehicle crossed the Interstate 5 median in Ferndale, striking the … more

Creydt makes run for state senate seat

Erika Creydt, Blaine school district’s currently longest serving board member, is running for a seat in the Washington State Senate. Creydt, running as a Republican, announced her campaign for … more

Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge misses mark for Guinness World Record

Despite a valiant effort that drew thousands of frigid participants – and even more cozy onlookers – Birch Bay’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record for largest polar bear dip was … more

Wrestling celebrates Senior Night with win over Meridian

It’s been a mixed bag for Blaine athletics so far in 2026. Both boys and girls basketball have struggled to string together wins in the new year, with each team only winning once over the past … more

Birch Bay author brings book series, released under Harry Potter publisher, to the U.S.

Birch Bay author G. Leigh Lyons has recently released his children’s book series “Avery McShane” in the U.S. following its initial release over a decade ago under the U.K. publisher of the … more

Protest in Blaine

Blaine residents have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the Trump administration and its use of ICE, which have ramped up nationwide since Minneapolis resident Rene Good was killed by … more

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $12 billion to $16 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and governor Bob Ferguson presented differing proposals to address … more

Ferndale officer issues clarification on Blaine investigation report

The Ferndale police officer who investigated complaints against Blaine city officials has issued a clarifying statement regarding one individual named in his October report. Officer Richard … more

Police chief recognizes citizens for assisting officer

Blaine police chief Rodger Funk, r., presented Joe Zaccaria, l., and Jeffery Kennedy with distinguished citizenship awards during the Blaine City Council meeting on January 12. The two were … more

Downtown Blaine improvements celebrated

Blaine mayor Mary Lou Steward, l., and Kristen Gomes, executive director of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon during the grand reopening celebration of Peace Portal Drive on January 17. … more

Letters to The Editor: January 22-28, 2026

The Editor: I want to sincerely thank everyone in Blaine who has given me the honor and opportunity to serve as both a councilmember and deputy mayor over the past four years. It’s a role … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 22-28, 2026

December 29, 4:04 p.m.: Sex crime – no rape cold call on Seashell Way. December 31, 4:21 p.m.: Domestic physical on Stein Road. December 31, 4:51 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Gulf Road. … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 22-28, 2026

January 1, 5:25 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Harborview Road. January 2, 1:10 p.m.: Hit and run on 4th Street. January 3, 9:55 a.m.: Shots on 8th Street. January 4, 1:43 … more

Obituary: NellAnn McGee

NellAnn McGee March 18, 1945 – December 19, 2025   NellAnn McGee, age 80, of Blaine, WA, passed away peacefully December 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA. … more
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