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County council votes 5-2 in favor of waste pickup proposal

PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher speaks to county council at their regular meeting on June 5. / Photo by Dee Gough Editor's Note: This article has been revised and edited from the version originally … more

School district aims to streamline communication

A preview of the new Blaine School District app, which will launch at the end of summer. Photo courtesy of Blaine School District. By Oliver Lazenby By the end of summer, the Blaine school district … more

Planning, fireworks fundraising for July 4th begins

By Meg Olson The United States of America will be 214-years-old this year and Point Roberts is throwing a party! Independence Day recognizes the … more

Impressive turnout for state, county positions

By Stefanie Donahue Voters are sure to be on the edge of their seats this midterm election. According to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, 77 people threw in … more

County council moves curb trash pickup mandate along

Barbara Bradstock concludes her remarks before Whatcom County Council on May 22.Photo by Pat Grubb By Pat Grubb Proposed amendments to Whatcom County’s solid waste ordinance that would end curbside … more

Kiniski’s Reef Tavern celebrates its 30th anniversary

Kiniski's Reef. By Meg Olson As Nick Kiniski finished up his 29th year as owner of Kiniski’s Reef Tavern last June, he had the iconic property on the market. It isn’t for sale anymore. “I … more

Save the whales by staying away

With the boating season underway, Lifeforce Ocean Friends is reminding everyone on the water that safe distances keep both marine mammals and people free from harm. Humpback, gray … more

New library nears completion

By Judy Ross The Friends held its annual general meeting this past month and celebrated the near completion of the new library with cake and a tour of the premises. Members commented on how … more

Circle of Care holds very successful fundraiser

Diana and Max Briand, owners of South Beach House Restaurant.Photo by Annelle Norman By Annelle Norman The owners of South Beach House, Max and Diane Briand, again this year, very generously … more

Falk steps up to the plate, again

Stephen Falk. Photo by Pat Grubb Stephen Falk will take Robin Nault’s place as commissioner on the Point Roberts Hospital District board. At their May 2 meeting, district commissioners chose to … more

An experienced hand is installed

Barbara Wayland. Photo by Pat Grubb New hospital district superintendent Barbara Wayland brings to the position a combination of decades in the healthcare business and experience with the local … more

Co-op reorganized and renamed

By Annelle Norman The Point Roberts HomeGrown Co-op has reorganized into a community garden, taking the name of Benson Road HomeGrown Gardens (BRHGG) and is thriving once again. The property … more

Eight gardens to be showcased in 2018 tour

Photo by Rhiannon Allen By Meg Olson Eight local gardeners will be opening their gates to the public for the 15th Point Roberts Garden Tour starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 15. “The gardens … more

Real estate pros use tech skills

Sahiry and Wez Ireland.  Photo courtesy of Wez Ireland By Meg Olson When Sahiry Ireland hung her real estate shingle on the Point, her aim was to set her clients up with more than a new house. With … more

School election results certified

By Stefanie Donahue Results from the April 24 special election were certified by the Whatcom County Auditor on May 4. With a turnout of 37.1 percent, voters passed Blaine school … more

Free appliance pickup was big success

When Appliance Depot chose to include Point Roberts in their annual free appliance pickup program to honor Earth Day, they had to add another day because the demand was so great. “We were … more

Time to clean out the shed and garage

Motor oil? Yes. Latex paint? No. The household hazardous waste event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the Johnson Road transfer station so here’s a partial list … more

Full agenda covered by taxpayers

Taxpayers meeting. Photo by Pat Grubb By Pat Grubb Trash pickup, four-digit local calling, economic development, gas tax plans, the state of the rental housing market, illegal signs – the most … more

More trash talk at PRCAC, County Council

PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher, standing, takes questions from the audience. Also pictured, board member Keith Glading, l., and secretary Linda Hughes. / Photo by Pat Grubb   By Pat Grubb An … more

PSE electric bills to decrease

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers will receive lower rates on their electric bills starting this month, according to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). The changes … more
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