The August primaries are shaping up to be a competitive election as several candidates are vying for sought-after seats in Blaine City Council and Whatcom County Council. Filing week started May … more

Covid-19 cases continue to surge Whatcom County health director Erika Lautenbach said the Covid-19 case and hospitalization surge are not yet over. “Our continuing high cases rates … more

From l; Blaine school district welcomes Beth Eide, new dean of students for 6-12 grade, and Kristen Morris, elementary school vice principal. more

The Washington state Secretary of State certified final August primary election results, which hint at a tight November 8 race. The top two candidates for each position who received the most votes … more

Blaine Library is rebounding from the pandemic with a slate of new programs to bring the community together. Library staff is encouraging community members interested in books, board games, … more

A public school grant program to help students evaluate news reports would be established if a bill passed by the state Senate makes its way through the House of Representatives. State senator … more

Blaine school board extended superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract to June 30, 2026 in a 4-1 vote during its June 20 regular meeting. Board member Erika Creydt voted against the motion. … more

In a unanimous decision during the September 26 Whatcom County Council meeting, the Blaine school district will receive $315,000 for a new behavioral health coach.  The funding will come … more

October 28, 10:53 a.m.: Theft on Peace Portal Drive. October 28, 3:35 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street.  October 29, 11:39 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Marine Drive. October 29, … more

When asking a local Washingtonian what images come to mind when thinking of skiing at Mt. Baker, the first thing is usually some lunatic dropping down dozens of feet into endless powdery nothingness. … more

The Easter Bunny will be making appearances around Blaine this weekend, with several Easter egg hunts and family activities planned for the holiday weekend. Below are a few of those events.  … more

The Northern Light sent out questionnaires to the six legislative candidates seeking offices that affect the Blaine and Birch Bay area. Listed here are the first three responses in the order … more

By Pat Grubb Point Roberts fire chief Chris Carleton asked fire commissioners for a new contract and he received. And boy, did he ever receive. Speaking to the … more

By Steve Guntli Washington state is distributing tax revenues from marijuana sales with counties and cities, and Whatcom County is one of the biggest recipients. In … more

The owner of one of Blaine’s most successful businesses has sold the business, but the chocolate won’t stop flowing. Totally Chocolate, the Blaine-based chocolatier, has been … more

Washington State Patrol (WSP) officers are looking for information that would connect them to a driver who committed a hit-and-run on a 15-year-old Blaine girl in Birch Bay this … more

Representatives from Blaine United Church of Christ invite the public and their pets to the third annual St. Francis “Blessing of the Animals.” The event begins at 2 p.m. on … more

By Oliver Lazenby June 23 isn’t just the last day of school for Blaine school district students; it’s also the last day for a big class of retiring district … more