Clayton Edward Dubois, 44, told police he was going to “mercy kill” the woman and said she had put a spell on him, according to court records. thenorthernlight.com/stories/jury-f…

Two Whatcom County men have pled not guilty to murder charges in Whatcom County Superior Court for separate cases; one involving the death of a Bellingham accountant and the other involving a Lynden school bus driver. thenorthernlight.com/stories/whatco…

The Washington State Department of Health later updated the closure on August 20 to encompass all Whatcom County beaches. thenorthernlight.com/stories/recrea…

The Whatcom Health and Community Services is hosting a free event 12-4 p.m. Friday, August 29 on the Bellingham City Hall lawn. thenorthernlight.com/stories/county…

Spiderman (or Matteo), and Batman led the annual character stroll with Blaine resident Greg Nuzum’s Sightings of Blaine group. thenorthernlight.com/stories/superh…

A nonprofit is helping connect military veterans with outdoor adventure during a two-day salmon fishing and crab derby in Blaine Harbor on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. thenorthernlight.com/stories/nonpro…

The open house will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3 at the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. thenorthernlight.com/stories/whatco…

The first day of the 2025-26 school year on August 27 was filled with excitement from children heading back into the classroom after summer break. thenorthernlight.com/stories/excite…

A judge has found that a man who filed a public records lawsuit against the city of Blaine incorrectly cited the law and warned that practicing it in such a way could potentially be a criminal act and risk the plaintiff being sanctioned by the city. thenorthernlight.com/stories/judge-…

The Blaine school board finalized its budget in the district board room on August 25. The board also used the meeting to discuss senior parking spots, adding Birch Bay to the district name and student enrollment. thenorthernlight.com/stories/blaine…

A new Whatcom County health director has been appointed to fill the position following a nationwide search. thenorthernlight.com/stories/new-wh…

A 35-year-old man was arrested August 21 on suspicion of rape and unlawful imprisonment that occurred two days prior in Blaine. thenorthernlight.com/stories/man-ar…

In an effort to help improve water quality in Drayton Harbor, the Washington State Department of Ecology is asking the public to review its draft study on how dangerous bacteria enters Drayton Harbor, and its plan to improve the watershed. thenorthernlight.com/stories/ecolog…

The Blaine Public Schools Foundation, led by Blaine parent Traci Bowe, raised money to replace dilapidated basketball hoops outside of Blaine Elementary School. thenorthernlight.com/stories/funds-…

A 40-year-old Ferndale man was arrested after allegedly causing a crash on I-5 in Custer that sent two adults and a two-year-old boy to the hospital late at night on August 31. thenorthernlight.com/stories/i-5-cr…

Former Whatcom County Health and Community Services director Erika Lautenbach has filed a tort claim against the county seeking $1.5 million in damages, alleging sex discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation by county executive Satpal Sidhu. thenorthernlight.com/stories/former…

While constructing the berm, the county spent about $640,000 on plants and a now-removed temporary, orange fencing. The county doesn’t have the funds to replace the original plants and hopes that the remaining plants will grow organically. thenorthernlight.com/stories/fencin…

The Community Assistance Program is collecting warm clothing for all ages and sizes across Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts for its annual Winter Coat Drive this month. thenorthernlight.com/stories/cap-wi…

Community coalition Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives has opened a survey intended to help the organization improve the wellbeing of youth in the Blaine school district area. The survey will accept responses through Tuesday, September 30. thenorthernlight.com/stories/commun…

Blaine postal carrier Dave Hamilton, 55, received national recognition for saving a woman from a dog attack earlier this year. thenorthernlight.com/stories/blaine…