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Purple mountain misery: Adventures of an indoor enthusiast

By Steve Guntli We round a rocky switchback on the narrow trail and nature’s splendor unfurls before us. Treetops so tall they block the sun. Crystalline drops of … more

The Indoor Report: Three scary movies for Halloween

By Steve Guntli The horror genre, when done right, produces some of the most potent and memorable films of all time, films that act as a time capsule of our national … more

UPDATE: Shriners host children’s health clinic

The Portland, Oregon branch of Shriners Hospital for Children will be at the Ferndale Masonic Hall on Saturday, October 24 to provide preliminary diagnoses for children. The Shriners … more

Blaine High School homecoming 2015

Newly crowned homecoming queen Dacia Blanco greets king Joshua Fakkema at Blaine High School’s homecoming coronation ceremony on October 8. Sophomores Gabe Haworth and Catie Butters (with Fakkema) … more

The Northern Light wins record 21 awards from WNPA

From l: Janet McCall, Steve Guntli, Molly Ernst, Ruth Lauman, Kara Furr-Dennison, Doug De Visser, Louise Mugar, Catherine Darkenwald, Amy Weaver and Pat Grubb. Not pictured: Ian … more

Celebrate fall at the Bountiful Harvest festival

By Steve Guntli Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the Bountiful Harvest festival on Saturday, October 10. The city of Blaine and the Blaine Chamber of … more

Playground ribbon cutting set for Monday

By Steve Guntli At long last, Blaine’s new Marine Park playground will open on Monday, October 12. The project has been in the works for more than a year, and has … more

Public pier fix moves forward

By Ian Ferguson A permanent fix to the Blaine public fishing pier is in the works, and four possible alternatives will be made public in the coming … more

Police still searching for missing Concrete man two years later

In 2013, Jason Lee Lovelady disappeared without a trace. Two years later, and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t given up. On September 29, county undersheriff Jeff Parks … more

Ferndale couple fined for polluting Drayton watershed

By Steve Guntli The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) recently fined a Ferndale couple for polluting the Drayton Harbor watershed. Jim and Victoria Snydar … more

Wastewater operators honored

For the second year in a row, the City of Blaine’s wastewater operators received a perfect compliance award from the state department of ecology. Accepting the award are, from … more

Enjoy authentic German beers this weekend at Semiahmoo’s Oktoberfest

The storied German tradition of Oktoberfest makes its annual grand return, and Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa is getting in on the fun. On Saturday, October 10 from 1 to 5 p.m., … more

Candidates talk jail, voter districts at Birch Bay forum

By Ian Ferguson With the November general elections coming up, a crowd gathered at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church October 1 to meet and hear from candidates for local … more

Fun at the Blaine Senior Center

Blaine Senior Center is decked out for Halloween. Photo by Steve Guntli There are books for every interest at the Blaine Senior … more

What to know about Medicare enrollment

For many seniors, enrolling for Medicare coverage can be a nightmare of red tape and complicated bureaucracy. The ever-changing rules and annual requirement to sign up can throw you for a loop if … more

Young at heart: October

By Lorrie Conyac Oktoberfest is here! If you like German food, join us at the Blaine Senior Center on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Boundary Bay Brewery will offer … more

Car care tips: Time to think about your coolant levels

Fall is a good time to think about your engine cooling system. Regular inspections and pressure tests of your cooling system are of utmost importance, as is good maintenance by … more

Blaine native praised as hero in California

By Steve Guntli A Blaine native is being received as a hero in California. Jeffrey Ginther, a senior master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, was … more

A guide to the proposed amendments to the Whatcom County charter

By Steve Guntli This November, a series of changes to the Whatcom County Charter will be up for debate. The charter is essentially the county’s constitution, and serves as a guide … more
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