Alice JoAn Newby July 29, 1934 – October 5, 2024   Alice JoAn Newby went into the arms of her Savior and Heavenly Father on October 5. Born on July 29, 1934 in Bayard, … more

William Cargill Crossno December 16, 1960 – October 17, 2024   William Cargill Crossno, 63, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2024. Even though he has passed from this … more

City of Blaine planning staff is in the early stages of creating a proposal to de-annex the Grandis Pond property and add 460 acres of urban growth area (UGA) southwest of Semiahmoo, among other UGA … more

October 23, 2024: The Port of Bellingham’s recent contracting practices have raised additional concerns about commissioner oversight and budget transparency, as two recent high-value contracts appear to have … more

There are arguably few places that naturally embrace fall as the Pacific Northwest. Ripe with orchards, U-pick pumpkins, fallen leaves and crisp apple cider, there’s no shortage of ways to plan … more

It’s getting late in the fall sports season, and postseason talk is beginning to bubble up. Cross-country was scheduled to feature seven varsity runners in the Northwest Conference … more

It’s been a few weeks since the OverAll Walls mural festival brought renowned artists to Blaine to beautify the city with stop-in-your-tracks murals from G Street Plaza to Blaine Elementary … more

This general election, there are 27 candidates running for the Whatcom County Charter Commission. There will be 15 elected; three from each county district. Voters can only vote for those running in … more

Dear Readers of The Northern Light , As your community newspaper serving Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo, we’ve always believed that reliable local news should be accessible to everyone. … more

While Blaine Starbucks caught the attention of a few blogs for its iconic lighthouse design a couple of years ago, that recognition has recently circulated around Blaine with community members proud … more

October 12, 7:51 a.m.: Domestic violence arrest on W. Badger Road. October 13, 12:33 a.m.: Traffic stop arrest on Birch Bay Lynden Road. October 13, 8:47 a.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on … more

October 12, 9:39 a.m.: Fraud on F Street. October 13, 3:06 a.m.: Drugs on H Street. October 14, 10:14 a.m.: Drugs on Natures Path Way. October 14, 12:38 p.m.: Trespass on H Street. … more

Adele Cameron April 13, 1926 – October 1, 2024   Our dear Adele Cameron of Blaine passed away on Tuesday, October 1 after living for 98 years. Adele was born on April … more

Blaine Police Department (BPD) officers arrested a Birch Bay resident for assault and robbery after he allegedly stole a bottle of alcohol from the Rite Aid drugstore on Boblett Street about 8 p.m. … more

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management issued the following coastal weather warning  the morning of Friday, October 18.  Summary: Residents … more