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Furthermore: Blaine City Council

A story in last week’s issue of The Northern Light regarding the appointment of Meg Olson to Position 3 on the Blaine City Council omitted the names of other candidates who put their names up for … more

Woman falls from Blaine overpass

With few details available at press time, Washington State Patrol trooper Heather Axtman confirmed that a woman either jumped or fell off the Hughes Avenue overpass just after 2 p.m. on Monday, … more

At the Border: August 2017

The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space opens for business

The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, located at 277 G Street in Blaine, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 21. From l., Harry Robinson, Luke … more

Blaine City Council appoints new member

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine City Council is back to full-strength after a string of applicant interviews and deliberations enabled councilmembers to appoint a seventh member this … more

Horizon at Semiahmoo project strides forward

By Stefanie Donahue The gears are finally turning on the Horizon at Semiahmoo development project and this time the firm that owns the property is promising a more affordable price … more

Birch Bay berm construction project facing more delays

By Stefanie Donahue Construction on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility, also known as the Birch Bay berm, will likely be postponed until next year. While … more

DelBene hosts community forum in Blaine

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Blaine on September 23 for a community forum at Blaine City Hall. Healthcare, nutrition assistance, immigration reform and climate change … more

New playground installed at Birch Bay State Park

The new playground at Birch Bay State Park. Photo by Linda Kiens. By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay State Park is getting a playground. Each year, 55,000 to 60,000 campers frequent the 194-acre park. In … more

Good, Lyons and Grimme lead cross country teams

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s cross country team may be inexperienced, but its leaders are hanging with top runners from other schools this season. Blaine’s Jamie … more

This week in business...

Vonna’s Purple Fin Restaurant to close October 1 After more than four-years of business, Vonna’s Purple Fin Restaurant  is set to close its doors on Sunday, October … more

Bellingham SeaFeast draws a crowd

[slideshow_deploy id='19992'] The second annual SeaFeast in downtown Bellingham and Squalicum Harbor entertained crowds from September 22 to 23. The event featured a variety of … more

Despite strong offense, Blaine loses 36-35

Blaine quarterback Cam Ellis hands the ball to running back Jacob Westfall in a September 8 game against Meridian. Ellis broke a school record for passing yards that night, and raised his own bar on … more

September 27: In other Borderite sports...

Volleyball Blaine’s varsity volleyball team is still undefeated after two weeks of conference games and five games total. Currently, only Ferndale matches Blaine’s strong record. … more

Sustainable home design the focus of upcoming conference

By Stefanie Donahue Builders of all backgrounds are encouraged to learn about sustainable home design and development at a conference on Thursday, November 9 at Bellingham Technical … more

Five home maintenance projects to tackle this fall

Fall is the perfect time to complete those pesky home maintenance projects left on your ‘to-do’ list. Putting off these chores is normal, but can cost you. In fact, a national survey from Erie … more

Steps to save energy in your home

Reducing energy use at home is a win-win for your wallet and the planet. Not only can it save you money on your bills now, but it could also improve your home resale value. These simple tips … more

Driver dies in fiery crash south of Blaine

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is citing high speed as the primary cause of a car crash that killed a 19-year-old driver just south of Blaine in the morning on Sunday, September … more

County fire marshal eases burn restrictions

After enacting a burn ban in early August, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office has modified restrictions and is permitting recreational fires throughout the county. According … more

County planning commission to hold hearing

The Whatcom County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20 Zoning to amend the Resort Commercial District, amend the Planned … more
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