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Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate that required all state employees, educators, and most healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 went into effect on October 18. Under the …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/29/21 01:51 PM
Rena Andreoli
With the launch of her signature business, “rena bella beauty,” Point Roberts resident Rena Andreoli is fulfilling a lifelong dream. And her line of nourishing oils is …
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By Margot Griffiths |
10/29/21 01:45 PM
Antonio Sule and mother Nena have found a place to share their love for Mexican cuisine with the community. Nena’s Mexican Grill has opened up at the Point Roberts Marketplace at the deli …
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10/29/21 01:33 PM
Now that’s clean! Tom Carney’s Viking Lawn and Garden was hired by the International Border Commission to clean Border Marker No. 1. L., Patick Shields wields a power washer. …
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10/29/21 01:30 PM
Whatcom County will have equipment in Point Roberts to deal with winter weather, though staffing shortages could mean there won’t always be someone to operate it.
“My understanding is …
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By Meg Olson |
10/29/21 01:21 PM
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 …
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By Meg Olson |
10/29/21 01:18 PM
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 …
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By Meg Olson |
10/29/21 01:12 PM
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 …
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By Neil
and Krystal King |
10/29/21 01:08 PM
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 …
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10/29/21 01:04 PM
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 …
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10/29/21 01:03 PM
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 …
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By Mark Swenson |
10/29/21 12:52 PM
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 …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/27/21 04:54 PM
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 …
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By Pat Grubb |
10/21/21 01:11 PM
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 …
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By Pat Grubb |
10/21/21 11:41 AM
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 …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/20/21 07:56 PM
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 …
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By Pat Grubb |
10/13/21 07:58 PM
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 …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/6/21 08:04 PM
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 …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/6/21 07:57 PM
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 …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/6/21 07:44 PM
