The Port of Bellingham held a special public hearing on Tuesday to discuss redistricting plans that will expand the commission from three to five members, a change approved by voters in the November ...

Blaine athletes showed out in full force over the past week, with wrestlers standing atop podiums, bowlers setting personal records, and basketball sweeping aside its final non-conference opponents ...

The Editor: On behalf of the Blaine Food Bank, I want to extend a huge thanks to The Northern Light for running the matching funds campaign ads. Thanks to your support, and the incredible … ...

The Editor: The nonprofit Blaine Senior Center (BSC) has an election coming up on December 15. I would like to encourage everyone who was a member of the BSC as of June 30, 2025 to vote. Ballots … ...

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is prioritizing upgrades to Blaine Public Library that, if approved by its Board of Trustees, would likely occur in early 2026 as a temporary fix while the … ...

In August and October 2024, Port of Bellingham commissioners approved two consultant contracts costing $99,396 and $99,425 – each just below the $100,000 threshold triggering formal bidding … ...

Adored Again, a vintage and secondhand boutique in Birch Bay Square, opened its doors on November 15. Store owner Divya DiMezza said she worked hard to open her business, which carries both … ...

I remember a craft project that we did when I was a child. Mom opened up a bag of popsicle sticks and we “built” a house. The single popsicle stick we started with wasn’t very … ...

Airfield Estates Winery is relatively new to my world and happens to be where Blaine’s own GLM Winery (where I am assistant winemaker) is sourcing its grapes for the season, so it seemed like a … ...

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I remember a craft project that we did when I was a child. Mom opened up a bag of popsicle sticks and we “built” a house. The single popsicle stick we started with wasn’t very … ...

Fire Incidents for October 2025 Total calls 32: EMS calls 11, resulting in the following transports: Airlift Northwest/LifeFlight 1, Saint Joseph Hospital 3, county medic 3, North Whatcom Fire … ...