When the Port of Bellingham’s strategic project manager Alan Birdsall retires next year, who will train his replacement? Not Birdsall. Not other Port staff. According to Port documents, the job … more

Just weeks before Birch Bay will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest polar bear dip, the number to beat was raised by a group of frigid record-breakers in Norway on December 13. … more

The final stretch of the city of Blaine’s downtown revitalization project appeared to be wrapping up by press time, with both the southbound and northbound lanes of Peace Portal Drive reopened near … more

Like many others this past week, Blaine winter sports had to deal with a few cancelations due to the historic flooding across Western Washington, but kept battling as winter break draws nearer. … more

Members of the Blaine Senior Center nonprofit (BSC) voted to reject a proposal to move its nearly $300,000 investment fund to the Whatcom Community Foundation on December 15. The fund, which … more

Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) has decided not to run for a third term in the Washington State Senate, setting the stage for a possibly heated campaign to represent the 42nd Legislative District. … more

Whatcom Hospice is continuing its mission to serve grieving north Whatcom County residents with its third annual bereavement series in Blaine that starts in the new year. The six-week series, … more

The Editor: I have to commend Pat Grubb and The Northern Light newspaper. The level of continued, dogged investigative journalism Pat has displayed regarding the Port of Bellingham is something … more

December 4, 4:39 a.m.: Extra patrol on Surf Place. December 4, 6:46 a.m.: Moving vehicle accident on Loomis Trail Road. December 4, 9:57 a.m.: Welfare check on Harbor Drive. December … more

Robert James Reed April 14, 1961 – November 18, 2025   Robert “Rob” James Reed passed away at his home in Blaine, WA, during the early morning of November 18, 2025, at the … more

The Blaine school district board of directors swore in two new members and one returning board member during its regular meeting on December 9, marking a new era for the school district’s … more

The results from the Birch Bay incorporation feasibility study will be shared during a remote study session 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 17. Consulting firms that the county hired to conduct the … more

Semiahmoo Resort has announced that the resort’s largest restaurant, Packers Kitchen + Bar, will be open for private event reservations for the fall and winter seasons for the first time. … more

A Whatcom County District Court judge has denied Blaine resident David Brudvik’s motion to reconsider protection orders issued against him following statements he made at an October town hall … more

The Port of Bellingham held a special public hearing on Tuesday to discuss redistricting plans that will expand the commission from three to five members, a change approved by voters in the November … more

FIFA announced its slate of matches for next summer’s World Cup, taking place in dozens of cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Specific details and tickets are now available for matches … more

Nothing puts a dent in holiday plans like a trip to urgent care – especially if it means being laid up through the winter.  Follow these useful reminders to help your family enjoy the … more