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Corps’ BP Cherry Point limit no limit at all, environmental groups say

Environmental groups are unhappy with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ January 23 modification to its 1996 permit that limits the volume of crude oil BP can handle at its Cherry Point … more

Daytime financial literacy classes coming to Blaine

A free financial literacy series will be offered during the day in Blaine starting mid-April. The Community Assistance Program (CAP) will sponsor five classes through The Whatcom Dream 12-1 p.m. … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 17-23, 2023

August 4, 7:35 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Peace Portal Drive August 5, 4:06 p.m.: Fireworks on Mitchell Avenue August 5, 4:08 p.m.: Fireworks on Alder Street August 5, 9:17 p.m.: … more

BBWSD awarded nearly $3 million in state construction loans

The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) announced it received two construction loans from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Public Works Board to improve reliability and … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue plans to put levy increase before voters

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is preparing to ask voters for an increase in the property tax it depends on to fund daily operations. Amid a skyrocketing number of calls, NWFR chief Jason Van … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 11-17, 2024

January 5, 2:59 a.m.: Assist citizen on Drayton Harbor Road. January 5, 11:40 a.m.: Suspicious person on Holeman Avenue. January 5, 12:27 p.m.: Property lost cold call on Harbor Drive. … more

Blaine school district planning another round of teacher, staff cuts

The Blaine School Board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who … more

Springfest Art Tour highlights 35 Blaine artists

Dozens of local artists will show off their wares during the Springfest Art Tour of Blaine this Mother’s Day weekend. Sponsored by Blaine Harbor Art Gallery, the … more

Blaine’s Drayton Harbor Days, August 1-2

Photo by Heidi Holmes Photo by Heidi Holmes Photo by Heidi Holmes Photo by Heidi Holmes Photo by Heidi … more

Miles of Subarus in Birch Bay

Hundreds of cars lined Birch Bay Drive on June 5, with people hoping to achieve a world record for longest line of Subarus. The large and exuberant turnout fell short of the … more

Community food drive takes place this Friday

Spectators at Blaine’s Borderites football home game on Friday, September 16 are invited to take part in a food drive. Canned and nonperishable food items will be accepted at the ticket booth. The … more

Battle at the Border canceled; basketball games rescheduled after snow days

By Oliver Lazenby Intermittent snowfall closed Blaine schools last Friday, Monday and Tuesday, affecting several Blaine High School sports events including the annual Battle at the … more

Highlights from Olympia

Illustration by Doug De Visser.  more

BSD superintendent talks about chronic absence from school

By Ronald C. Spanjer, Blaine School District superintendent Over the past year across the state of Washington, we have seen more attention given to the problem of excessive student … more

Walk ‘n Wag in the Park, August 25

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Holiday Harbor Lights festival set for December

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival is just around the corner and this year organizers are planning a slew of events and activities that are sure to … more

New coaches abound for spring sports

By Oliver Lazenby New faces will greet many Blaine High School athletes at tryouts this spring. Due to a variety of circumstances, the district replaced five out of seven varsity … more

Cyclists stop in Blaine for some ice cream

The Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society stopped in Blaine for some ice cream on May 2. Photo by Louise Mugar more

Birch Bay Music Festival helps animals in need

Birch Bay Music Festival. The Northern Light file photo By Mathew Roland This year’s 8th annual Birch Bay Music Festival is right around the corner. The event is scheduled to take place Friday … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports for October 24-28

Wednesday, October 24, 10:51 a.m.: Trespass in progress on Peace Park Drive. Wednesday, October 24, 11:02 a.m.: Assist citizen in progress on Terrace … more
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