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Whatcom County public works launches online tool for winter travel

Whatcom County Public Works is helping travelers navigate snow and road obstructions with a new online map. The County Travel Planner now provides information on road projects and snow plow … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 1-7, 2021

June 21, 1:05 p.m.: Domestic physical on Welkers Road. June 21, 1:13 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Quinalt Road. June 21, 1:32 p.m.: Threat on Harborview Road. June 21, 5:46 p.m.: … more

Halloween brings candy and fun to Blaine and Birch Bay

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Friends of the Birch Bay Library hosted the first trick-or-treat on the berm, which the chamber estimates … more

Year in Review: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

As we prepare to turn the calendar on 2021, we reflect on the year past and are thrilled with all that we accomplished. Entering 2020 there were a number of uncertainties including the ongoing … more

Christmas at Semiahmoo Resort

‘Gold scammers’ out on I-5, Washington State Patrol warns

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning Whatcom County residents of people trying to sell fake gold from their vehicles along I-5. WSP trooper Kelsey Harding wrote on Twitter that ‘gold … more

Letters to The Editor: May 4-10, 2023

The Editor: Across the country and in communities around Whatcom County, public employees serve and protect us every day. Throughout the year, but especially during Public Service Recognition … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 3-9, 2023

July 25, 11:57 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street and Sunrise roads. July 25, 3:04 p.m.: Liquor law violation on Alderson Road and Birch Bay Drive. July 25, 3:49 p.m.: Domestic order … more

Recreational crab season delayed in Blaine, Birch Bay

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has delayed the recreational crab season in Blaine, Birch Bay and other areas of north Whatcom County because many crab shells haven’t … more

2023 Year in Review: A look back at the year that was ... (July-December)

(This is the second of a two-part Year in Review. January-June was published in the January 4 issue of The Northern Light.) July • The Washington State Department of Agriculture asked … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue to hold hearing on levy proposal

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is holding a public hearing on a proposal to put a fire levy lid lift on the August primary election ballots at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. If approved, this would … more

Border program affects Canadian visits

By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two … more

Gluten-free or gluten freaked out?

There’s no shortage of gluten-free options, but are they right for you? By Jess Scott Wright, RDN Fat free, sugar free and now gluten free: the list of food “freedoms” that have influenced … more

Fire ban still on despite increased rainfall

The temperatures have been cooling as summer enters its dog days, but authorities are still enforcing a countywide burn ban. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced … more

Veteran's Day Memorial Service

By Steve Guntli More than 120 visitors stopped by the Veteran's Memorial near the Blaine Library to pay their respects on November … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Report: September 10-18

September 10, 12:44 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. September 10, 2:01 p.m.: Mental cold call on Harborview Road. September 10, 2:43 p.m.: Drugs … more

School board selects Joan Lotze as next president

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine school district board of directors elected board member Joan Lotze to be its new president at a December 19 meeting. The position is selected by a roll-call … more

District 42 reps set to host town hall

Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden) Do you have anything to share with your elected representatives? If you answered “yes” to that question, tune in to a telephone town hall meeting hosted by district … more

Accident on SR 543 stalls traffic in both directions

A car accident on June 9 left traffic stalled in both directions on State Route 543 and a driver trapped. A truck rear-ended another truck, pushing it into a third, said Washington … more
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