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Washington state Legislature bans single-use plastic bags

SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation By Leona Vaughn WNPA News Service Consumers will … more

New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles and domestic worker treatment

HB 2567 prohibits warrantless arrests within one mile of a court facility HB 2602 includes certain hair textures in laws against racial discrimination  HB 2511 … more

Amid pious protesters, Satanists conduct a ritual on the Capitol steps

By Cameron Sheppard WNPA News Service Congregants from the Seattle-based Satanic Temple of Washington drew a crowd of prayerful onlookers Friday as they hoisted … more

Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative

The legislation will make forestry sector more competitive amid carbon-emission fees Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by … more

No local cases yet, but health officials are preparing for the coronavirus

This story was updated on Thursday, March 5. The new coronavirus started to spread in Washington state from unknown sources, one step ahead of the state department of health’s ability to … more

Elenbaas defends ‘terrorism’ remark, citing citizen suits

By Jami Makan Newly elected Whatcom County councilmember Ben Elenbaas defended his controversial remark likening a local environmental nonprofit organization to domestic terrorists, citing … more

Primary voters must publicly declare their party affiliation

By Jami Makan In the state’s upcoming presidential primary on Tuesday, March 10, people will be required to identify as either a Republican or a Democrat in order for their vote to … more

Orca Shores owner working to shore up development

By Meg Olson Orca Shores LLC is making catching up on property taxes a top priority. “We are working to resolve this as soon as possible,” said Frank Li, president of Mengfa … more

Sidhu: “Make Point Roberts economically vibrant”

[caption id="attachment_18003" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Newly elected Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, center top, listens to a resident during a townhall meeting on February 21. Deputy … more

We’ll even throw in the Brooklyn Bridge ...

[caption id="attachment_17995" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Not everybody’s keen to sell Point Roberts to British Columbia as this comment on the reader board at the corner of Tyee Drive and … more

Foster Love Campaign

[caption id="attachment_17992" align="aligncenter" width="540"] s Foster Love campaign comes to the International Marketplace. From l., Ronda Bordeville, Marketplace owner Ali Hayton, Samantha … more

PRIBC requested copies of PRCAC votes

By Pat Grubb In a letter dated January 21, 2020, the Point Roberts Independent Business Council (PRIBC) submitted an open public records requesting all emails received or sent to … more

Voters board agrees on 2020 priorities

By Meg Olson Cross-linking their boards and focusing on shared priorities, the local voters’ and taxpayers’ associations are hoping to accomplish more by working together. “We … more

School district levy passes

Results from the February 11 special election show that property tax money will continue to flow to the Blaine school district for teacher and staff salaries, classroom materials and other daily … more

Stephen Falk re-appointed to parks

By Pat Grubb Stephen Falk is once more a parks and recreation commissioner following his appointment at the parks district monthly board meeting on February 10. Falk was one of two … more

PAWS donation reaches Wildlife Victoria in Australia – photo

[caption id="attachment_17979" align="aligncenter" width="540"] While on vacation in Australia, PAWS volunteer Pam Sarkissian and husband Jim visited Wildlife Victoria to present a donation from PAWS … more

Circle of Care AGM coming up

By Annelle Norman Are you curious about what Circle of Care has accomplished in the last year, how many clients are being served, how the shuttle bus program is doing, want to know about … more

Historical Society to launch interpretive sign program

[caption id="attachment_17972" align="aligncenter" width="720"] An example of the interpretive signage that will be placed throughout the Point. Photo by Jessica McVey[/caption] By … more

Council agrees to consider trash service levels

By Meg Olson Proponents of a lower minimum service level for garbage collection in Point Roberts scored a victory when the county agreed to revisit the ordinance that established mandatory … more

Fire district kicks off recruitment drive in March

By Meg Olson The local fire department has kicked off its spring/summer 2020 recruitment process for entry-level firefighters. Candidates have until March 27 to register for a March … more
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