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New York Times features Blaine in border story

The New York Times featured Blaine in a July 18 story about the border closure’s effects on the town, titled “This Border Town Was on the Rise. Then the Pandemic Hit.” The … more

Letters to the Editor: July 23-30

The Editor: A recent letter to The Northern Light inaccurately reported that sheriff’s office expenditures represent 65-70 percent of the Whatcom County Council’s total budget and … more

Beer, line dancing and other changes at Miniature World Family Fun Center

Miniature World Family Fun Center will be changing its name to Station 49, with the addition of a bar serving beer and other malt beverages. The family bar area, located behind the mini golf course, … more

Live entertainment banned statewide starting July 20 in new Covid-19 restriction

New modifications that will increase the stringency of Washington state’s Safe Start plan went into effect today, July 20, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the state. Indoor and outdoor … more

Summer camps and virtual activities offered to kids this summer

Though Whatcom County has recently entered phase two, summer during a pandemic is looking very different for kids this year. While many were looking forward to playing outside with friends, going on … more

Border closure extended until late August

According to Canadian news reports, non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada is expected to remain blocked until at least August 21, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S. Neither … more

Blaine school district plans for hybrid schedule in the fall

The Blaine school district announced it will start the 2020-21 school year with a hybrid plan that splits students into two groups that switch between in-person and remote classes on a weekly … more

Intalco workers look for options amid plant curtailment

When Bryan Bell found out his wife was pregnant in 2006, his uncle helped him get a job that would support a family. It had benefits, pension and 401(k). That good job allowed him to buy a house in … more

Blaine city manager addresses removal of Black Lives Matter signs at H Street plaza

The city of Blaine removed signs against systemic racism from the H Street Plaza in downtown Blaine on June 19, as posting signs on public property is not permitted by city code, city manager Michael … more

County employees must take 32 hours unpaid time off, health department included

Whatcom County employees will be required to take unpaid time off within the next two months to reduce costs during the economic downturn caused by Covid-19. County council passed a resolution on … more

Two more days of low-barrier Covid-19 testing scheduled at Bellingham site

Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) and the Whatcom County Health Department have scheduled two more days of low-barrier Covid-19 testing after testing about 800 people in the first two days of the pilot … more

Countywide partnership launches grant program for businesses

Applications will be accepted beginning this week for a competitive grant program called Whatcom ReStart – designed to support businesses and nonprofits throughout Whatcom County that have been … more

Blaine City Council takes no action on three offers for vacant downtown property

In a closed executive session on July 13, Blaine City Council considered three offers on a vacant city-owned downtown property that hit the market two weeks before, but ultimately took no action on … more

Lizzie’s Café closes permanently: local business casualty from pandemic

After being closed for more than three months due to Covid-19, Lizzie Stacy decided to permanently close Lizzie’s Café, at 1700 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. “I just … more

Man charged with vehicular homicide after I-5 accident on July 1

The man who allegedly killed Blaine resident David Bruce Johnson during a head-on I-5 collision on July 1 was charged with one count of vehicular homicide on July 9. Gary V. Johnson was driving a … more

Webhouse at Blaine Harbor comes down, part of Port plan to free up industrial space

The Port of Bellingham is demolishing a storage building known as Webhouse #1, near McMillan Avenue in the industrial part of Blaine Harbor. The demolition is part of a larger reconfiguration of … more

Blaine dog still in remission one year after innovative cancer treatment

Like most dogs, Wiley spends his days going on walks with his owner and playing at the park. As a Blue Heeler, a breed known for herding other animals, Wiley’s favorite activity is wrangling … more
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