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NWFR fire chief resigns

By Stefanie Donahue William Pernett, fire chief of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), announced his resignation to fire commissioners at a special meeting on October … more

After a win and loss, soccer still has shot at postseason

Blaine junior Jessica Adams takes a shot in the second half against Mount Baker on October 4. Adams scored in the last five minutes in Blaine's 3–0 win over the Mountaineers. Photo by Oliver … more

Blaine runners get personal bests at weekend invitational

By Oliver Lazenby Hard work is paying off for Blaine’s cross country teams, as the majority of Blaine cross country athletes ran their fastest-ever times at the Hole in the Wall … more

Borderite sports recap

Volleyball Blaine High School dominated Mount Baker on October 4, winning in three sets with scores of 25–13, 25–14 and 25–12.  Then, on October 9, Blaine … more

General election candidates field questions at forum

  Candidates running for federal, state and county positions answered a variety of questions  during an election forum on October 9 at Birch Bay Bible … more

Residents closer to getting public park on California Creek

By Stefanie Donahue The Whatcom Land Trust will begin restoration work on 11.5 acres of land it purchased on California Creek last year in preparation for transferring it to the … more

Downtown revitalization group looking for public input

By Oliver Lazenby Want to help Blaine’s business district reach its potential? The Blaine Downtown Alliance (BDA) is looking for new board members and volunteers … more

Get to know your general election candidates

With November 6 just a month away, The Northern Light reached out to general election candidates running for federal, state and county positions with a few questions. The candidates are listed below … more

A closer look at campaign finance in the 42nd Legislative District

By Pat Grubb The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 6 and for a midterm non-presidential … more

Breathe in… Breathe out…

All ages can learn the practice of yoga and Qigong from instructor Maureen Kelly. She’s taught yoga and qigong for more than a decade and is also trained in meditation, acupressure and sound … more

State awards grant for tsunami preparedness

By Taylor Nichols Blaine and Birch Bay are among the dozens of Washington communities preparing for a tsunami using a $725,822 grant awarded to the state this year. The funding will … more

Loomis Trail Golf Course will be a new Silver Reef amenity

By Oliver Lazenby Now that the Lummi Nation owns Loomis Trail Golf Course, Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa – which is also owned by the Lummi Nation – will have access to the … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on October 8 at city hall, 435 Martin Street. Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough It’s October and that means it will soon be Christmas. The Blaine Senior Center’s 12th  Annual Christmas Bazaar is  Friday, November 30 and … more

How to stay busy in retirement

From the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from … more

Light the way for safer nighttime driving

Routine vehicle maintenance protects drivers on the road. Maintenance guidelines have changed, but drivers must continue to care for their vehicles to ensure the safety of themselves, their … more

Community celebrates the grand opening of Rawganique

Cutting all-natural twine instead of synthetic ribbon, the community celebrated the grand opening of Rawganique on September 28. The business, located at 429 Peace Portal Drive in … more

Lummi Nation buys Loomis Trail Golf Course

Tribe plans to continue operating the golf course By Stefanie Donahue The Lummi Nation bought the Loomis Trail Golf Course and took ownership on October 1, according … more

Birch Bay election forum set for Oct. 9

By Stefanie Donahue General election candidates are gearing up for a forum in Birch Bay next week. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9 at Birch Bay … more
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