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A proposed amendment to the ordinance governing the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) met with resistance from the PRCAC board at a special meeting held on Zoom December 2. The …
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By Pat Grubb |
12/3/20 07:24 PM
Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of a tool that will help the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) track the spread of the coronavirus by notifying users if they have come in contact …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 09:14 PM
Small businesses experiencing economic hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic can now apply for additional aid, thanks to a Washington State Department of Commerce grant that opened the week of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/2/20 09:08 PM
Claims for unemployment insurance increased in Whatcom County during the week of November 15 to 21, according to data released by Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD). While …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:54 PM
Q: What is the best thing to do to avoid being identified by police if I’m a passenger in the vehicle? I have a warrant and don’t want to go to jail.
A: I’ve never been in your …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/2/20 08:20 PM
The Washington, D.C.-based Wilson Center has announced the formation of a cross-border task force to study the problem of how and when to relax rules imposed by the U.S. and Canada that limit border …
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11/25/20 05:46 PM
An ordinance that would up the number of members on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) as well as specify public notice requirements was introduced at Whatcom County …
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By Pat Grubb |
11/25/20 05:46 PM
The number of cases in Whatcom County per 100,000 is up 213 percent over the past 14 days, according to The New York Times. The Times has introduced a web app that allows users to specify the county …
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By Pat Grubb |
11/25/20 05:34 PM
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) closed its buildings to the public on November 23, exactly three weeks after opening for in-person services since March.
Curbside pickup, drive-up WiFi and …
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11/25/20 05:15 PM
The Whatcom County Health Department has revised its recommendations on phasing students into middle and high schools on November 18, leaving the Blaine school district scrambling as sixth and ninth …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/24/20 07:56 PM
Auntie Pam’s Country Store has a large selection of holiday gift items - knit hats, cashmere scarves, Point Roberts T-shirts, and gemstone jewelry. Don’t miss the big Black Friday sale on …
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11/20/20 01:43 PM
The question of curbside trash pickup service levels has been put to rest, at least for a few months. Whatcom County Council agreed on November 10 to withdraw an ordinance sponsored by Foothills …
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By Pat Grubb |
11/20/20 01:32 PM
For the first time since 1998, both 42nd District state representative positions have been won by Democrat candidates.
Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule overcame Republican incumbent Luanne Van …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
11/20/20 01:30 PM
Recent discussions on social media outlets such as NextDoor have shown many residents and property owners do not know how rates and service levels are determined for solid waste handlers such as …
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11/20/20 01:24 PM
The Editor:
An abundance of thanks to Sheena Durflinger, Tracey Aiken, Linda Hughes, Dina Lynka and many, many more volunteers who made the Point Roberts community a Halloween event not to be …
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11/20/20 01:21 PM
As Whidbey Telecom continues to look for funding sources to extend the fiber network to more Point Roberts addresses, they are asking the community to help them make their case.
The company is …
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11/20/20 01:18 PM
Point Roberts will likely keep its two resident deputies after a split county council voted to reverse a potential cut of one position.
At a November 12 budget meeting, Whatcom County Council …
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11/20/20 01:16 PM
For those residents who want to continue to leave the rock by ferry, there is some good news.
Funding for ferry operations was expected to dry up by the end of the year. However, according to Rob …
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11/20/20 01:14 PM
