The Canadian government announced June 8 that family members separated by the U.S./Canada border will be allowed to enter Canada under certain conditions. Speaking at his daily news conference, Prime … more

Peace Arch Real Estate, a Blaine-based real estate company, will be featured on an episode of HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” show that will air on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 … more

Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), the multi-jurisdictional group that assembled to respond to Covid-19 in Whatcom County, is distributing more than 100,000 single-use facemasks to help businesses with … more

The Editor: Blaine police chief Donnell Tanksley’s personal story, “It’s long past time the two Americas come together,” that he shared in the June 4 issue of The Northern … more

Blaine resident Tom Johannessen’s interest in the maritime sector began while growing up in Norway. His first job was at a boat manufacturer in Hemnesberget, a Norwegian peninsula town with a … more

Since the U.S./Canada border is closed to all but essential travel, the annual Hands Across the Border Celebration is going online this year.   The event, which celebrates peaceful … more

Blaine High School seniors will graduate this year in a pre-recorded ceremony of students receiving their diploma on Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. A socially distant recording of students walking … more

Two horses from Bellingham nonprofit Animals as Natural Therapy came to Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt on June 4 to visit with residents through the nursing facility’s windows. The … more

Many have voiced concerns about law enforcement misconduct. Policing is primarily a local responsibility. With over 18,000 agencies and 800,000 officers nationwide, differences may exist in regards … more

May 30, 9:38 p.m.: The US Customs Peace Arch Crossing requested assistance with determining if a person was safe to operate a vehicle away from the point of entry. A police officer met with the … more

In the May 28 issue of The Northern Light, we offered local kids the following newsroom assignment.  Assignment 7: During the stay-at-home order, peoples’ lives have changed. Explain … more

Students did not have access to art supplies so they worked with found objects and materials from home. These students were introduced to a rich history of artists who broke down barriers and … more

Whatcom County received approval on June 5 to move to phase 2 of Washington state's four-phase Safe Start re-opening plan. Under phase 2, more businesses can open and small gatherings can … more

Edward Gerald (Jerry) Swanson was born in Ferndale in 1916. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2020. Jerry graduated from Ferndale High School and the University of Washington. He … more

Early this week, local restaurant owners were scrambling to be ready for a possible re-opening, even though it wasn’t clear when Whatcom County would move onto phase 2 of governor Jay … more

To commemorate graduation and other scholastic milestones during the pandemic, the Blaine school district and the community are getting creative. Here are a few of the events coming up to celebrate … more

Demonstrators placed flowers, signs and other mementos at the Bellingham Public Library for George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes while three officers watched, at times fending off bystanders. In the days since Floyd’s death on May 25, police officers in cities around the country fired chemical weapons and rubber bullets at innocent protesters and rioters alike while looters broke into storefronts and buildings burned. Protests in Bellingham remained peaceful. more

The Editor: I think that the renewal to authorize Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was delayed by the U.S. Senate. The present clash of public and police begs for honest discussion and … more