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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 …
Friday, October 30
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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 …
Friday, October 30
    • Crossings: November issue

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

      Friday, October 30
    • 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, …

      Friday, October 30
    • 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 …

      Friday, October 30

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

Friday, October 30
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 …

Friday, October 30

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 …
Friday, October 30
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 …
Friday, October 30
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
News in Brief
Whatcom County’s online permitting system is down for maintenance through 8 a.m. on Monday. During this time, customers may not access their portal, and staff in county offices will be unable to …
6 hours ago
News doesn't wait, and neither can we
Most people start their workday around 9 a.m. On election night, that's about when journalists are finally thinking about going to bed. With Washington ballots closing at 8 p.m. and the first …
7 hours ago
From l., Gurmehar Kaur (playing Cherry Pie), Danika Morecombe (playing Cheesecake), Toby Porter (playing #), Michael Hagee (playing @) and Lorena Hernandez (playing Trifle) rehearse "A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes" at Blaine High School's Black Box Theater on Monday.
BHS Theatre tackles modern dark comedy
Blaine High School Theatre Arts will grace the Black Box stage Thursday, opening “A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes,” a dark comedy in which a family’s …
7 hours ago
Junior Carrie Balback runs at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco during the 2026 WIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
Two Blaine runners finish XC season at state meet
A pair of juniors represented the Borderites at the 2026 WIAA State Cross Country Championships in Pasco on Saturday.  Carrie Balback became the first Blaine girl to run at state since …
7 hours ago
Whatcom County splits Critical Areas Ordinance update into two phases
Whatcom County is moving forward with an update to its Critical Areas Ordinance, which regulates development and activities near environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands, frequently …
Thursday, November 5
In case you missed it...
By Milo Whitman The Borderites knew what they were up against coming into their game on Oct. 29. Lynden Christian, undefeated in league play, was ranked third of all Class 1A teams in the state, …
Thursday, November 5
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 …
Wednesday, November 4
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