Judge Halts Construction at Point Roberts | Seattle News

A federal judge has sided with the Lummi Nation in a high-stakes dispute over construction at Point Roberts, ruling they’re likely to win their case over alleged disturbance of ancestral remains. The judge ordered Whidbey Telecom to give the tribe 30 days’ notice before any ground-disturbing work, allowing time for cultural assessment and legal recourse. While construction isn’t halted immediately—no work is underway—the ruling protects the tribe’s rights and sets the stage for a trial by October 2027, where the full legal and cultural stakes will be decided. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0683d71c4cfca474