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Blaine wins 49–8 on homecoming night

The puzzle pieces are coming together for Blaine football after an on-and-off season with shifts in strategy, positions, and several injuries. And it’s just in … more

Smoked pot? It all depends upon when and where you did it

Used it in B.C.? OK. Plan to use it in Washington? Not OK. By Pat Grubb Current U.S. enforcement of federal laws against marijuana will not change when it comes to … more

The Northern Light wins 29 WNPA awards

By Stefanie Donahue The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) honored The Northern Light with 29 awards during its 131st annual meeting on October 11 to 13 in … more

Community theater group returns to the big stage in Blaine

By Taylor Nichols Blaine Community Theater will mark the end of an eight-year hiatus when the curtain opens on “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” on Friday, October … more

School district’s Birch Bay pre-K program is back

By Oliver Lazenby An elementary school in Birch Bay might still be years away, but the Blaine school district is already running a preschool program at Birch Bay … more

Big money flowing into the initiative campaigns

By Stefanie Donahue Political action committees, multi-billion-dollar corporations and a handful of wealthy donors are spending big bucks on statewide initiative campaigns leading up … more

Man arrested after pointing gun at sheriff’s deputies

By Stefanie Donahue During an hours-long standoff at a home in Birch Bay last weekend, two Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies ducked for cover after Kyle Diehl, 36, allegedly … more

Blaine switches to What-Comm 911 for dispatch services

To quicken response times and improve safety for law enforcement, the city of Blaine switched to What-Comm 911 for emergency dispatch services on October 8. All calls made to 911 in … more

In other Borderite sports...

Volleyball After beating Meridian 3–1 on October 11 at home and Nooksack Valley 3–0 on October 16 away, Blaine varsity volleyball has won six out of its last eight games. With a … more

Blaine's tourism marketing plan is due for an update

Taylor Nichols The Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee selected communication design company BounceBox SPC to update the city’s tourism and marketing plan at a meeting on October … more

Coat drive distribution begins

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Simple maintenance projects to keep cars running smoothly

One of the ways to keep vehicles running well is to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. Although there are many factors drivers cannot control, including recalls, weather … more

How to recognize skin and food allergies in dogs

Learning about allergies and how to recognize them in dogs can help pet owners ensure their four-legged friends live happily. Skin allergies The most common type of … more

How to be an eco-friendly pet owner

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates there are between 70 and 80 million dogs and 74 and 96 million cats in the United States, while the Canadian Veterinary Medical … more

NWFR fire chief resigns

By Stefanie Donahue William Pernett, fire chief of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), announced his resignation to fire commissioners at a special meeting on October … more

After a win and loss, soccer still has shot at postseason

Blaine junior Jessica Adams takes a shot in the second half against Mount Baker on October 4. Adams scored in the last five minutes in Blaine's 3–0 win over the Mountaineers. Photo by Oliver … more

Blaine runners get personal bests at weekend invitational

By Oliver Lazenby Hard work is paying off for Blaine’s cross country teams, as the majority of Blaine cross country athletes ran their fastest-ever times at the Hole in the Wall … more

Borderite sports recap

Volleyball Blaine High School dominated Mount Baker on October 4, winning in three sets with scores of 25–13, 25–14 and 25–12.  Then, on October 9, Blaine … more

General election candidates field questions at forum

  Candidates running for federal, state and county positions answered a variety of questions  during an election forum on October 9 at Birch Bay Bible … more
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