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The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will be going from two at-large members to five, and community members are being encouraged to apply for two open spots.
In the wake of the …
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6/25/21 02:43 PM
I am sure everyone knows it is going to be hot this weekend, but the National Weather Service just issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Western Whatcom County including Bellingham and the Cascades of …
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By John Gargett |
6/24/21 07:21 PM
Whatcom County has had a total of 9,846 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to June 21 Washington state Department of Health (DOH) data. The …
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6/23/21 07:23 PM
“I’d be shocked if the border doesn’t open on June 22. Shocked.” Those were the words of Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders when asked June 15 for an update on the …
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By Pat Grubb |
6/17/21 05:17 PM
Southwest Airlines announced the company would begin flights out of Bellingham International Airport (BLI) on November 7.
In a June 10 media release, Southwest said it would service Oakland, …
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6/16/21 08:15 PM
Local health officials are urging Whatcom County residents to get vaccinated to avoid severe illness.
Between April 3 and May 29, 103 people were hospitalized in Whatcom County who weren’t …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/16/21 08:03 PM
A memorial service for Sam Morson will be held Friday, June 11 at 11 a.m. in Shelton, Washington. Sam died after the car he was driving crashed at high speed into the sea wall at Roosevelt Way and …
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6/10/21 06:08 PM
Governor Jay Inslee sent a letter to federal officials last week asking for the U.S./Canada border to immediately reopen.
In a letter the governor’s office released June 8, Inslee urged U.S. …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/10/21 05:52 PM
The private and public sector, both statewide and locally, are banning together to incentivize higher vaccine rates among people.
To encourage Washington residents to get vaccinated, the …
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6/9/21 07:26 PM
Whatcom County has had a total of 9,262 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 401 probable cases (9,663 total cases), according to June 7 Washington state Department of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/9/21 07:20 PM
An 18-year-old male died early Wednesday morning after his vehicle crashed at high speed into the Maple Beach sea wall at the corner of Roosevelt Way and Bay View Drive shortly before 9:30 the …
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By Pat Grubb |
6/3/21 07:58 PM
Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu will be meeting with various groups the afternoon of Tuesday, June 8, culminating with a townhall meeting at the Reef. Among others, Sidhu will meet with the …
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6/3/21 07:08 PM
The Blaine school district is sponsoring a summer program that will provide kids with 10 meals a week.
Similar to the current meal program, food service director Brenda Bowles said the district …
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6/3/21 04:46 PM
The Port of Bellingham is issuing another round of emergency business grants to which local businesses can apply before midnight on June 7.
Through the Small Business Relief Program, the port will …
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6/2/21 06:55 PM
The Whatcom County community vaccination center will permanently close Thursday, June 17. Local healthcare providers have run the clinic at Bellingham Technical College since early …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/2/21 06:27 PM
While there has been no official word, a highly placed source in the Blaine port of entry told local immigration attorney Len Saunders on May 25 that the U.S. intends to unilaterally open the land …
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By Pat Grubb |
5/27/21 10:42 PM
A proposal to vaccinate Canadians and Americans living in B.C. similar to what has been done in Montana and North Dakota appears to be bogged down by government inertia and opposition. Point Roberts …
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By Pat Grubb |
5/27/21 10:39 PM
When asked why community volunteers and organizations created the Village Fair, organizer Annelle Norman responded, “Because it’s spring, and especially because it’s …
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5/27/21 10:37 PM
“This is the first time any government official on either side of the border has taken the time and made an honest and sincere effort to address our concerns. We thank him very much for that. I …
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By Pat Grubb |
5/27/21 10:32 PM
