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Tim Ballew throws hat in the ring for District 42 senate seat

Tim Ballew. The Northern Light file photo. By Stefanie Donahue Yet another candidate is vying to represent Whatcom County residents in the state senate. On March 28, Tim Ballew II, current at-large … more

Locals working to bring Community Toy Store closer to home

Community Toy Store in Bellingham, 2017. Information session scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at The Bridge at Birch Bay By Stefanie Donahue To make the holiday season brighter for … more

Families spend Easter in Blaine, Birch Bay

Several community groups hosted egg hunts on March 31 and April 1 to celebrate Easter. Pictured are two happy participants of the annual egg hunt hosted by The C Shop in Birch Bay … more

Inslee signs supplemental capital budget into law

Governor Jay Inslee signed the state’s supplemental capital budget into law on March 27.  The budget appropriates $1.2 million to extend utility infrastructure to Blaine’s … more

Planning commission considers update to Central Business District design standards

An aerial view of the Central Business District. Photo courtesy of the city of Blaine Public hearing extended to Thursday, April 12 at city hall By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine planning department … more

Blaine swept in doubleheader

Taylor Miller connects with a pitch in the second half of Blaine’s doubleheader against Coupeville on April 2. Blaine shortstop Riley Weinkauf throwing to first base. Story and photos by Oliver … more

What you should know about preventing falls

By Jeannett Penner Falls are very common among older adults. One in three seniors above the age of 65 and nearly one in two seniors over age 80 will fall at least once this year. … more

Ballots are on their way

By Stefanie Donahue Special election ballots were mailed on April 4 and should be in the hands of registered voters who live in the Blaine school district soon, said Whatcom County … more

From the web...

The Northern Light collected comments made by online readers who responded to recent stories. Here’s what they had to say: Responding to: “Interim police chief … more

Letters to the Editor: April 5-11

The Editor: Available data suggests that Blaine school district has operated reasonably efficiently, as suggested by per pupil spending comparable to other area districts. … more

Locals tie the knot

Sandy Wolf, formerly of Semiahmoo, and retired Bellingham physician Bob Harris were married March 31 at their home in Bellingham  by the groom’s brother in law Tom … more

Baseball ends losing streak with 6–5 overtime win

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s Hayden Dohner hit an overtime RBI single to seize a 6–5 win at Sehome on April 3, ending a four-game losing streak for Blaine varsity … more

Soccer scores

Blaine junior Alieu Diaw (10), scores a goal against Mount Baker on March 28. Diaw scored three goals in Blaine’s victory over Mount Baker and three more in a 4–1 win against … more

In other sports news...

Soccer Alieu Diaw led the Blaine boys varsity team to back-to-back wins with a pair of hat tricks last week. He scored three goals in Blaine’s 5–0 win at Mount … more

Non-profit business to pick up appliances for free

Now’s the time to get rid of your old appliances. In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, representatives with Appliance Depot are picking up working and non-working stoves, … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 23-25

March 23, 6:07 a.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. March 23, 9:48 a.m.: Citizen assist on Birch Bay Drive. March 23, 10:14 a.m.: Citizen assist on Castlerock … more

Blaine Police Department reports: March 28-April 1

March 28, 10:20 a.m.: Identity theft on Peace Portal Drive. March 28, 12:40 p.m.: Possession of marijuana on H Street. March 28, 1:04 p.m.: Warrant arrest on Peace … more

Kathleen H Peters

September 11, 1944 – March 24, 2018 Kathleen Peters passed away on March 24, 2018 at her home in Custer, WA. Kathleen was born on September 11, 1944 in Ellensburg, WA to Chester … more

Students, parents lead ‘March For Our Lives’ protest in Blaine

Story and photos by Stefanie Donahue Joining hundreds of thousands of protestors in cities across the globe, approximately 75 people, including students, parents and teachers, took … more
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