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By Stefanie Donahue A new rule banning the discharge of treated and untreated sewage into Puget Sound was signed into law by Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) director …
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4/11/18 06:18 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Port of Bellingham commissioners approved a $33,627 contract for Tinnea & Associates of Seattle to inspect the breakwater at Blaine Harbor and recommend needed …
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4/11/18 06:16 PM
Sea lions at Semiahmoo Marina on March 29. Photo by Joe Meche By Oliver Lazenby Spawning herring in Semiahmoo Bay have attracted sea lions, seals and multitudes of birds to the mouth of Drayton …
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4/11/18 06:16 PM
Girl Scout Troop 45074 donated cookies to the Meals on Wheels Program at the Blaine Senior Center. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sitker.
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4/11/18 06:14 PM
By Vicki McCulloughin In August, the Blaine Senior Center will celebrate its 51st anniversary, so for the next five months, Young at Heart will share the story of how it began. This …
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4/11/18 06:13 PM
Life is full of the unexpected. But just because the future is unpredictable doesn’t mean adults cannot prepare for what lies ahead. Estate planning is important and establishing power of attorney …
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4/11/18 06:13 PM
April 2, 10:04 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Clamdigger Drive. April 2, 10:04 a.m.: Traffic stop on Clamdigger Drive. April 2, 11:21 a.m.: Civil problem on Birch …
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4/11/18 06:12 PM
Last week, Salishan Neighborhood Association members Janet Pickard, Sheli Moore and Meg Olson pitched in to get the neighborhood’s traffic circles spruced up for Spring. Photo …
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4/11/18 06:11 PM
The site of the Birch Bay Community Park. Grant is a positive sign for park’s future By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County will receive a $1 million grant for the Birch Bay Community Park on Birch Bay …
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4/4/18 06:22 PM
Tim Ballew. The Northern Light file photo. By Stefanie Donahue Yet another candidate is vying to represent Whatcom County residents in the state senate. On March 28, Tim Ballew II, current at-large …
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4/4/18 06:20 PM
Community Toy Store in Bellingham, 2017. Information session scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at The Bridge at Birch Bay By Stefanie Donahue To make the holiday season brighter for …
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4/4/18 06:17 PM
Several community groups hosted egg hunts on March 31 and April 1 to celebrate Easter. Pictured are two happy participants of the annual egg hunt hosted by The C Shop in Birch Bay …
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4/4/18 06:14 PM
Governor Jay Inslee signed the state’s supplemental capital budget into law on March 27. The budget appropriates $1.2 million to extend utility infrastructure to Blaine’s …
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4/4/18 06:10 PM
An aerial view of the Central Business District. Photo courtesy of the city of Blaine Public hearing extended to Thursday, April 12 at city hall By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine planning department …
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4/4/18 06:05 PM
Taylor Miller connects with a pitch in the second half of Blaine’s doubleheader against Coupeville on April 2. Blaine shortstop Riley Weinkauf throwing to first base. Story and photos by Oliver …
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4/4/18 06:04 PM
By Jeannett Penner Falls are very common among older adults. One in three seniors above the age of 65 and nearly one in two seniors over age 80 will fall at least once this year. …
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4/4/18 06:01 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Special election ballots were mailed on April 4 and should be in the hands of registered voters who live in the Blaine school district soon, said Whatcom County …
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4/4/18 05:59 PM
The Northern Light collected comments made by online readers who responded to recent stories. Here’s what they had to say: Responding to: “Interim police chief …
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4/4/18 05:58 PM
The Editor: Available data suggests that Blaine school district has operated reasonably efficiently, as suggested by per pupil spending comparable to other area districts. …
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4/4/18 05:55 PM
Sandy Wolf, formerly of Semiahmoo, and retired Bellingham physician Bob Harris were married March 31 at their home in Bellingham by the groom’s brother in law Tom …
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4/4/18 05:53 PM
