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Hundreds attend open house at Blaine Police Department

Blaine police chief Allen Schubert estimates more than 300 people attended an open house hosted at the Blaine Police Department on November 7. The event featured tours, raffles and … more

Blaine volleyball places 9th in state

Blaine senior Sydney Feenstra attacking during a game against Columbia River on November 9 at the state championship tournament. Photos by Janell Kortlever Team has success at first state tournament … more

Bells ring on WWI centennial

Visitors gathered at Peace Arch Park for an event hosted by the International Peace Arch Association (IPAA) on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day and 100 years since the end of World War … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on November 13 at city hall, 435 Martin Street. Property tax hike approved  Councilmembers voted 6-0 to … more

Local veterans describe their service experience

Veterans addressed a large crowd at the Blaine Senior Center on November 12. Speakers included U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army veterans Rick Holland, far r., Gary Anderson and Jim … more

Letter to the Editor: November 15-21

The Editor: I am writing this letter to the editor prior to election day with the understanding it will not be published in The Northern Light until after the election has taken … more

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting Blaine motorcyclist

By Oliver Lazenby A driver was charged with felony DUI and vehicular assault after seriously injuring a Blaine motorcyclist in a crash on November 8. As of November 13, the … more

Seat open on BBWARM advisory committee

By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay residents who have an interest in stormwater, water quality and aquatic habitat management can apply for an open seat on the Birch Bay Watershed and … more

Blaine Food Bank halfway to raising $30K

The Blaine Food Bank wants to raise $30,000 by December 21 to receive a matching donation from an anonymous donor. Photo by Joan Smith By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine Food Bank needs to raise $15,000 … more

Get your pet in the holiday spirit this December

Two events in December are sure to bring joy to pet owners across Whatcom County. Santa Paws Photos For a $20 donation to the Whatcom Humane Society, you can get a … more

Parks board recommends relocating 4th Street skate park to Blaine Marine Park

By Stefanie Donahue The city’s park and cemetery board voted 3-1 to recommend that Blaine Skate Park be relocated to Blaine Marine Park, pending a site feasibility … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office: November 7-11

November 7, 8:44 a.m.: Refer to other agency in progress on Kickerville Road and Tarte Road. November 7, 9:09 a.m.: Theft cold call on Kickerville Road, … more

Real squeakers – best way to describe local races

By Pat Grubb This story was updated at 4:47 p.m. on November 9 to reflect current election results. By the time the much-heralded blue wave hit … more

Public is mixed about relocating skate park

Park board meets on Nov. 8 to vote on a recommendation By Stefanie Donahue Curious about the prospect of relocating Blaine Skate Park to make way for potential … more

Driver crashes into Blaine Library for the second time

June Belonis, 93, mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes and drove her 2007 Honda Accord into the northeast corner of the Blaine Library on October 31. Photos courtesy of the Blaine … more

Blaine Police Department wants to hear from you

Blaine officer Jake Farrer talks to Rawganique general manager Christy Lonquist. Courtesy image. By Taylor Nichols Ever wonder how to spot a counterfeit hundred dollar bill? You can find out by … more

Blaine Library staff celebrate 30-year milestone

To celebrate its 30-year anniversary since opening at 610 3rd Street in 1988, staff at the Blaine Library hosted a celebration on November 4. “[It was a] lovely day of reminiscing … more

Volleyball heads to state for first time in 20 years

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School volleyball won two out of three games at the 2A district ½ tournament at Sammamish High School last week, securing a trip to … more

Get to know Bob Boule, the man behind the Smuggler’s Inn

By Taylor Nichols If you find yourself in the presence of Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast owner Bob Boule and have a moment to spare, chances are he’ll have a story to tell … more

Agent Orange policy advisor talks about new book on U.S.-Vietnam partnership

By Taylor Nichols For decades after the Vietnam war, the Vietnamese and U.S. governments were reluctant to address the problems caused by Agent Orange, the toxic herbicide sprayed … more
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