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Just who is a taxpayer?

The election of officers at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) exposed a conflict that could invalidate some of the association’s … more

Off-leash proposal denied by county parks

Whatcom County parks and recreation commissioners have decided not to move forward with a proposed off-leash area at Lighthouse Marine Park, based on opposition from county parks staff. Members of … more

Recipes from the Point

Hey, Point Roberts folks. We’re the Kings! We moved to Point Roberts in March of this year. We absolutely love it and have enjoyed getting to know everyone. Between the two of us, we are … more

Whoo-hoo, Isabella! You rock!

Isabella Nielson recently graduated from the University of Washington has been named to the dean’s list for the winter 2021 quarter. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have … more

Wyman resigns

Kim Wyman announced she will resign her office November 19 after eight years as Washington Secretary of State to serve as senior election security lead for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … more

Honoring those who have served

This month, on the November 11 federal holiday, we will honor military veterans. In bi-national Point Roberts, this date has twin names. Our modern interpretations of the day evolve out of the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: October 23

The highest number of people with Covid-19 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center was reported this week. On October 25, 42 people at the hospital had either been admitted for Covid-19 or tested … more

Clinic brings on new staff

There are some new faces at the Point Roberts Clinic. SuperTrack’s Dr. Sean Bozorgzad announced the appointments at the Point Roberts Hospital District’s regular commission meeting on … more

Border reopening offers no magic pill for Point Roberts malaise

News that the U.S. would open its land borders to vaccinated travelers on November 8 was met with relief by border towns along the northern border and recognition that much more needs to be done … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district areas: October 16

The Blaine school district area had the lowest case rate in the county for the second week in a row last week, according to Whatcom County Health Department data. Case rates dropped in all school … more

Border announcement brings an early Christmas present

Following months and months of increasing pressure from federal, state and local politicians as well as business and civic groups, the Biden administration has announced the northern and southern … more

Former Whatcom corrections deputy pleads guilty to smuggling contraband, gets one-month sentence

A former Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) corrections deputy from Blaine was sentenced September 28 to one month in jail for smuggling items into the jail for a female inmate. Christopher … more

Meet your four Blaine school board candidates

Four Blaine school district area residents are running for two seats on the Blaine school district board of directors. With board member Joan Lotze not seeking a third term, the District 3 seat will … more

Whatcom County Council at-large candidates share their perspectives

With less than a week until ballots are mailed October 13, The Northern Light reached out to general election candidates for the Whatcom County Council at-large position to learn what their biggest … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: October 2

As of September 27, 70 percent of people in Whatcom County who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine are now fully vaccinated and 5 percent are in the process of getting vaccinated. There are 50,000 … more

Officials plead Biden for help with Point Roberts

In back to back appeals, both U.S. senator Patty Murray and governor Jay Inslee have asked President Joe Biden to personally intervene and allow the border in Point Roberts to be open to vaccinated … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: September 28

Covid-19 case rates have decreased in all school district areas in Whatcom County in the past week, except for Meridian, which stayed the same. Blaine school district had the second highest case rate … more

Webinar offered to help commerce border relief program applicants

A webinar to guide prospective applicants for the latest aid to small businesses will take place in the near-future. The commerce border relief program will offer grants to customer-facing … more

Cinderella, your carriage awaits...

Ted Alexander shows off a massive pumpkin he’s grown in his Bayview Drive patch. He estimates it currrently weighs approximately 200 pounds.   more
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