Fire district to seek tax increase
Fire commissioners will be inviting emergency medicine experts to talk to them about what it would take to increase the service level offered by local emergency medical technicians (EMTs), the most controversial of a three part plan that voters will be asked to fund through a significant tax increase for this November.
WUTC rules in favor of Freedom 2000
Freedom 2000 got the nod from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission as the Point’s new garbage hauler, but the order granting the permit came with criticism of the county’s solid waste rules and how they effect Point Roberts.
What’s a half million gallons, here or there?
The Point Roberts water district took emergency action to replace one of several aging water mains in the community after crews couldn’t stop rapid-fire water main breaks along Cliff Drive, one of which wiped out a small cabin. District manager Dan Bourks estimated half a million gallons of water were lost. No cost estimate was available at press time.
Septic inspection rules put on hold
A proposed ordinance to loosen septic inspection rules was reintroduced after an incorrect draft drew a standing-room only crowd to Whatcom County Council chambers.
Whidbey Tel installing more fiber
Thirty Years Ago...
Parks district makes offer on hall
The Point Roberts parks and recreation district is a few subjects away from acquiring the old Gulf Road fire station.
School district prepares for cuts
Public comments on school district
Haiti: Could it happen here?
More school district good news...
A long time ago in a different place
Live at the Opera
So long, Mike O
Postmaster Mike Lange will be leaving the Point for a position closer to home.
Speak out!
The Deltones Toastmasters group is inviting Point Roberts residents to speak their mind.
2009 in Review - Dollars For Scholars
2009 in Review - PR Historical Society
Local man facing March court date
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