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By Oliver Lazenby When the new coronavirus outbreak in Washington state began, health officials cautioned that the decision to close schools, then a distant and unlikely possibility, …
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3/19/20 03:32 PM
By Annelle Norman Circle of Care trustees want to remind the community of Point Roberts that we are here to help. In this time of so much uncertainty as a result of the Covid-19 …
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3/19/20 01:47 PM
By Pat Grubb B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has called on B.C. residents to stay in Canada and to not travel abroad or to the U.S. unless it’s deemed essential. …
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3/13/20 09:23 PM
The Commons Used Book Store is getting close to being ready to open for business. Shelves have been installed, chairs have been obtained and there are new tables in the community center's back …
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3/12/20 02:30 PM
By Jami Makan As of 4 p.m. on March 11, Bernie Sanders was leading Joe Biden by a significant margin in Whatcom County's presidential primary election. According to the Whatcom County …
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3/12/20 02:26 PM
Democratic-controlled Washington state Legislature passes SB 5395 requiring schools to include comprehensive sex education Supporters say sex education will benefit students by …
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3/11/20 12:30 PM
SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation By Leona Vaughn WNPA News Service Consumers will …
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3/10/20 05:00 PM
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 …
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3/9/20 06:05 PM
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 …
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3/9/20 06:01 PM
The legislation will make forestry sector more competitive amid carbon-emission fees Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by …
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3/9/20 05:57 PM
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 …
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3/6/20 12:04 PM
By Jami Makan Newly elected Whatcom County councilmember Ben Elenbaas defended his controversial remark likening a local environmental nonprofit organization to domestic terrorists, citing …
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3/6/20 12:02 PM
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 …
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3/6/20 12:01 PM
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 …
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2/28/20 12:39 PM
[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 …
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2/28/20 12:37 PM
[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 …
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2/28/20 12:35 PM
[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 …
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2/28/20 12:32 PM
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 …
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2/28/20 12:30 PM
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 …
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2/28/20 12:28 PM
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 …
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2/28/20 12:27 PM
