3174 results total, viewing 1461 - 1480
The voting in the straw poll to choose two candidates for open positions on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee closed today at 5 p.m. The two top vote totals were amassed by Katherine …
more
Pat Grubb |
12/17/20 08:48 PM
In a 5-2 vote, Whatcom County Council approved changes to Ordinance 2010-008 that will affect the makeup and operating practices of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC). The …
more
By Pat Grubb |
12/10/20 06:52 PM
Christmas Lights Driving List
1623 Johnson Road
1876 Washington Street
1969 Wellington Road
1981 Wellington Road
1990 Wellington Road
1997 Wellington Road
Auntie Pam's …
more
12/10/20 04:38 PM
A 64-year-old Birch Bay woman is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to assault her neighbor with a hunting knife on December 3.
The victim, who had previously reported …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
12/10/20 01:44 PM
Governor Jay Inslee announced Tuesday a three-week extension to the current Covid-19 restrictions that have closed indoor dining at bars and restaurants, limited occupancy at retail stores and closed …
more
By Ian Haupt |
12/10/20 01:39 PM
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
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 …
more
By Oliver Lazenby |
11/20/20 01:30 PM
