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A federal judge in the U.S. District Court in Seattle recently sentenced two men to prison for smuggling people near Peace Arch Historical Park, while another man faces sentencing later this month …
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By Nolan Baker |
4/9/25 05:16 PM
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress that would limit the president’s power to impose tariffs.
On April 9, President Donald Trump announced …
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By Grace McCarthy |
4/9/25 05:14 PM
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has opened its e-bike rebate lottery, which will give Washingtonians either a $300 or $1,200 rebate depending on their income in an effort to …
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By Nolan Baker |
4/9/25 05:04 PM
Less than a month remains before U.S. adults are required to use a REAL ID to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings starting Wednesday, May 7.
Following recommendations from the …
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By Grace McCarthy |
4/9/25 04:36 PM
Late last year, sections of the Seabright stairs fell down after parts of the slope gave way. The stairs provided public beach access to Lily Point, and were constructed as a …
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4/3/25 01:03 PM
In a special meeting on March 31, the Blaine school board accepted the resignation letter of superintendent Christopher Granger, who will serve his last day for the district on June 30.
Granger …
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By Nolan Baker |
4/2/25 04:31 PM
Multiple federal law enforcement agencies detained 37 workers at Mt. Baker Roofing in Bellingham during the morning of April 2.
Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), …
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By Nolan Baker |
4/2/25 04:29 PM
President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping global tariff policy at the White House on April 2.
Trump announced worldwide tariffs of 10 percent on everything coming into the country alongside …
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By Grace McCarthy |
4/2/25 04:28 PM
U.S. officials have arrested a 67-year-old Surrey, B.C. man who allegedly spent 16 years providing restricted U.S. goods and technology to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program.
Mohammad …
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By Grace McCarthy |
4/2/25 04:19 PM
By Erin Kelly |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department director Erika Lautenbach was let go from her position on March 19, with Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu citing “a need for better …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
If you are one of the many Point Roberts residents and visitors who have been missing the beach access at Seabright, you may be pleased to know that a committee of concerned residents have been …
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By Annelle Norman |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
A new Tiny Art Gallery, resembling a Little Free Library, will be installed outside the community center this summer. The concept allows visitors to leave or take small pieces of art, fostering …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
Last June, the Point Roberts Organic Earth (PRO Earth) group received a $94,000 grant from Washington state to fund a feasibility study for a local green waste system. This system aims to reduce the …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
The Blaine school district needs to begin a search for a new superintendent.
The Sultan school district voted unanimously to hire current Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher …
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By Nolan Baker |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger discussed volunteer opportunities at a Point Roberts community meeting at the community center on March 18. Volunteer applications for …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
Crossings for January 2025 (2024 numbers following)
January: personal vehicles 54,361 (45,963); commercial 676 (404); buses 44 (40); pedestrians 486 (687).
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3/28/25 12:05 PM
The local markets in Point Roberts are opening for the season, offering fresh produce and handmade goods.
The roadside stands off Boundary Bay Road will be open Friday through Sunday, April 18 …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/28/25 12:05 PM
