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Claims for unemployment insurance remain high in Whatcom County and throughout the state during the week of November 29 to December 5, according to data released by Washington’s Employment …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/16/20 07:46 PM
Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer and to support local businesses?
Here’s a list of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer eateries offering gift cards to customers who want to support their …
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12/16/20 07:45 PM
Question: Is it true you can get a DUI for texting or talking on your phone while driving? I’ve heard that people have gotten arrested for it, and that doesn’t seem right.
Answer: In …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/16/20 07:36 PM
December 11, 10:11 a.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Ham Road.
December 11, 2:46 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Harborview Road.
December 11, 4:10 p.m.: Extra patrol in progress on Bridge Way …
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12/16/20 07:32 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 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/9/20 08:19 PM
Blaine residents will soon be able to get their Italian food fix, from cream-filled cannoli to gourmet pizza, with the opening of a new restaurant on Peace Portal Drive.
The Rustic Fork Eatery is …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/9/20 08:14 PM
A Blaine High School (BHS) scholastic club is now offering district-wide tutoring to support fellow students with online school.
BHS senior Joshua Kim first came up with the idea in April, …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/9/20 07:57 PM
Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on the healthcare system and keep hospital …
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12/9/20 07:47 PM
Regular visits with a medical professional are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Too often people visit the doctor only when they are ill, as they may not realize just how essential well …
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12/9/20 07:43 PM
Q: What kind of substance is applied to the local roads during freezing weather? Is the liquid mixture salt or something else? What kind of damage can it cause to cars?
A: Rust. That’s the …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/9/20 07:24 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 …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/3/20 09:29 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:54 PM
Point Roberts Press, Inc. is pleased to announce two recent staff changes. Grace McCarthy has been named editor of The Northern Light, succeeding Oliver Lazenby who has left the company and begun a …
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12/2/20 08:40 PM
The Blaine Senior Center faces a $30,000 drop in its budget next year, and though the center has saved money by being closed since March 12, that cut will have an impact, director Kathy Sitker …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
12/2/20 08:35 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 …
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12/2/20 08:33 PM
Following a number of similar measures from local and state governments nationwide, Whatcom County Council adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in its November 24 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:32 PM
