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Battle at the Border canceled; basketball games rescheduled after snow days

By Oliver Lazenby Intermittent snowfall closed Blaine schools last Friday, Monday and Tuesday, affecting several Blaine High School sports events including the annual Battle at the … more

Snow coats the streets of downtown Blaine

A light snow caps Blaine’s holiday tree display. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. more

Low tide opens views of White Rock

A moonlit sky casts a bright light on the water below. Photo by Walter Selden. more

Whatcom Humane Society reminds pet owners of winter dangers

Winter weather has arrived in Whatcom County, bringing cold temperatures, wind, rain and possible snow in the forecast. The Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) wants to help pet owners keep their animals … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports: December 2 - 8

December 2, 2:06 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Forsberg Drive. December 2, 4:48 a.m.: Security check on Pointe Road. December 2, 8:40 a.m.: Motor vehicle non-blocking, … more

Harvest restrictions lifted on 810 acres of Drayton Harbor

By Stefanie Donahue Two decades of commitment to improve water quality in Drayton Harbor has finally paid off – last week, recreational and commercial shellfish harvest … more

Holiday events celebrate the season to be jolly

Cold winds and heavy rain didn’t stop Blaine from celebrating the holidays. The annual Christmas tree lighting and annual Blaine Harbor Lights Festival took place on December … more

Public weighs in on proposed update to waterfront development rules

By Stefanie Donahue A Blaine Planning Commission public hearing held December 1 to consider an amendment to the wharf district zoning rules was held over until Thursday, December 8 … more

A view from Drayton Harbor Road

Snow-capped mountains formed on Blaine’s horizon after light snowfall last week. Photo by Ruth Lauman. more

Blaine High School band to host a fundraiser

Leading up to their departure to the Funabashi Music Festival in Japan in February, members of Blaine High School’s wind ensemble are hosting a raffle. Already, they’ve received … more

WCLS library survey closes this Sunday

Gary and Cindy Lou offered the home pictured above, located at 7968 Birch Bay Drive, for consideration as a local library branch by Lou Vogt for $750,000 in September. The Whatcom County Library … more

New wrestling coach hopes to continue Borderites’ winning legacy

By Oliver Lazenby Borderites wrestling placed second at the Mariner Holiday Tournament in Everett on December 3, despite only filling 10 of 14 weight … more

Blaine basketball teams fall in Friday games at Nooksack Valley

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys and girls varsity basketball teams both lost games at Nooksack Valley on Friday, December 2. The girls are off to a 1–2 start and the boys have a … more

Public comments to open on Blaine Marina cleanup plan

By Oliver Lazenby The state Department of Ecology (DOE) is holding a public comment period on several draft documents about cleanup at the Blaine Marina Inc. … more

Birch Bay Chamber gets $86,500 from county lodging tax fund

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council awarded $86,500 to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce for 2017. The money comes from Whatcom County’s lodging tax fund and must be used for … more

DOL system update spurs temporary closure

By Stefanie Donahue Plan ahead this weekend – the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) will temporarily halt vehicle, boat title and registration transactions to replace … more

Blaine man fired shots in home and threating two women, deputies say

By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine man fired several shots and threatened “an event like Columbine” last week during a domestic violence assault, according to a statement read in Whatcom … more

Young at Heart: December 2016

Thank you to all the vendors, staff, donors and customers that made the 10th Annual Christmas Bazaar a huge success at the Blaine Senior Center this month. We expanded into the … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 28-December 1

November 28, 1:26 a.m.: Assist citizen on Harborview Road. November 28, 4:18 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Deer Trail and Birch Bay Drive. November 28, 2:57 p.m.: … more

Birch Bay berm shoreline permit hearing postponed

Editor's note: This is an update to a December 1 story in the print issue of The Northern Light By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County hearing examiner postponed a … more
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