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Coverage of the Nov. 2026 state and local elections. 
On Nov. 1 the clocks will fall back in Point Roberts to Pacific Standard Time, but not in B.C. This change to asynchronicity between the province and Washington state has been anxiously awaited since …
Ahead of this year’s general election on Nov. 3, The Northern Light asked candidates to submit written responses to five questions: Why are you running for this position? What experience do you …
Paige Adamson, a Point Roberts resident who was recently detained by U.S. border agents, interrogated, and given a court date for deportation proceedings, died on Sunday after expressing she was …
The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee discussed delayed investment of Transportation Benefit District funds, upcoming committee vacancies and proposed parking restrictions on Gulf Road at …
Two Point Roberts organizations are opposing Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate increases, joining Washington Attorney General Nick Brown in asking state regulators to limit costs passed on to …
The Point Roberts Public Hospital District held a town hall discussion Oct. 7 at the Point Roberts Community Center to explain the clinic’s financial challenges and its plan to maintain services …

Sweeping away Scotch Broom

Community volunteers and parks board members cleared invasive scotch broom along the Baker Field trails on Oct. 10. The collaborative work party targeted the aggressive weed, leaving space for native …
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‘No Kings,’ Point Roberts style

A larger-than-usual crowd of demonstrators gathered at the corner of Gulf and Tyee roads on Oct. 17 for "No Kings Day." The event was part of nationwide protests focused on the theme of encouraging …
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    • Crossings: November issue

      Traffic into Point Roberts for August and September (2025 numbers following): August: buses: no data (6); bus passengers: no data (47); …

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    • Point by the Numbers: November

      Fire incidents for September Total calls: 57. EMS calls 14, resulting in the following transports: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center 2, …

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    • Sheriffs Reports: November issue

      Sept. 15 - Oct.15 Sept. 15, 10:49 a.m.: Assist a person on Boundary Bay Road.  Sept. 18, 10:46 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances …

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Core memories: Apple Harvest Festival

The Apple Harvest Festival brought cider pressings, a bake sale, bingo, a dance party featuring The Point Band and much more to Point Roberts Oct. 3-4. Photos by Erin Kelly

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Letters to the Editor: November

The Editor: My heart is full of gratitude for the many, many people who made this year's Apple Harvest Festival such a wonderful celebration of our little community. To the more than 40 …

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A big year for Point Roberts' little learners'

It has been an exciting start to the school year at Point Roberts Primary School. Our little school continues to grow, and we are thrilled to have two classrooms this year. Mrs. Kelly is teaching our …
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From l., Misty Flowers, Erika Creydt, Michael Shepard and moderator Marissa Rathbone at the Fund Schools Now town hall at Horizon Middle School in Ferndale on Oct. 14.
42nd District candidates address struggling local school budgets
Candidates for Washington’s 42nd District of the state Legislature had an opportunity to share their visions for public education funding at a town hall hosted by Fund Schools Now on Oct. 14 at …
Wednesday, October 21
About 50 people got a chance to meet the candidates in the upcoming general election at an event hosted by the Point Roberts Voters Association in Point Roberts on Oct. 1. Bill Zidel, pictured here at the podium, introduced the evening and candidates. Candidates in attendance included from l., Rep. Rick Larsen, Edwin Feller, Erika Creydt, Michael Shepard, Rep. Alicia Rule, Alex Woodall (a representative of Rep. Joe Timmons), Justin Pike, Jesse Corkern, Ryan Swinburnson, Paul Burrell, Chris Elder and Eddy Ury.
From tariffs to border security, candidates make pitch to Point Roberts voters
The economy, health care and immigration enforcement took center stage at  a candidates’ night hosted by the Point Roberts Voters Association on Oct. 1 at the Point Roberts Community …
Thursday, October 8
Website accessibility upgrades come at a price for Parks and Rec
The cost of meeting new federal digital accessibility requirements prompted discussion at the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District’s Oct. 6 meeting, where board members considered whether to …
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Blaine schools examines strategies to respond to bullying
The Blaine School Board met with administrators at its Oct. 12 meeting to discuss how schools are emphasizing early intervention and conflict resolution to prevent bullying and create a culture of …
Wednesday, October 21
The Blaine School Board held a work session with administrators from each of Blaine's four schools on Monday, focusing on behavioral data and the impacts of new cell phone and closed campus policy changes.
Blaine School District expands options for Point Roberts students
The Blaine School District is providing more support for Point Roberts students, offering an after-school activity bus and two new programs: Transition to Kindergarten and healthy snacks.  …
Thursday, October 8
Port of Bellingham Commissioner Districts 4 and 5, PUD District 1 Comm.
Two Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners seats were up for election this year. In 2025, Whatcom County voters approved an expansion of the port’s board, increasing the number of commissioners …
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State rep. Joe Timmons (center), who's running for the reelection to the 42nd District Position 2 seat, celebrates with his wife (left) and his campaign manager Alex Woodall (right) as election results come in Tuesday night at Hotel Leo in Bellingham.
Timmons leads in race to remain state representative
Democratic state Rep. Joe Timmons led in early election results Tuesday night with 34,022 votes, or 56%, against Republican Justin Pike with 26,253 votes (44%) for 42nd District Position 2.  …
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State Rep. Alicia Rule celebrates among a crowd as election results from across the state roll in at a Democratic party at Hotel Leo in Bellingham on Tuesday night.
Rep. Rule leads in race for 42nd District Position 1 seat
State Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, led in the race for 42nd District state Representative Position 1 with 35,314 votes, or 58%, against Republican Misty Flowers, who had 24,871 votes (42%) as of 8:12 …
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Initiative to ban trans girls from high school sports leading
Washington voters were approving a ballot initiative Tuesday night to bar roughly 10 transgender athletes from participating in girls sports. As of Tuesday at 9:30 p.m., Initiative 638, also …
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The ballot box in front of Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street.
Democrats lead across the board, while voters split on statewide initiatives and local taxes
Whatcom County voters delivered a strong showing for Democrats in Tuesday night’s early election returns, with Democratic candidates leading every partisan race on the ballot, including a decisive …
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In case you missed it...
In the District 42 Washington state Senate race, Democratic candidate Michael Shepard led Republican candidate Erika Creydt with 56% of the vote in early returns Tuesday night. Creydt trailed with …
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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, seeking his 14th consecutive term to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District, led with 70% of the votes against first-time candidate Republican Edwin …
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