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Community grapples with youth mental health crisis

By Oliver Lazenby In a 2016 survey, between 8.6 and 13.6 percent of Blaine students in grades 8, 10 and 12 reported they’d tried to kill themselves in the past year. Even … more

County and PRCAC discuss gas tax spending

By Meg Olson With almost a million dollars sitting in the Point Roberts gas tax fund, the county and the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are moving to streamline the … more

2017 Year in Review: Circle of Care

Circle of Care, a nonprofit volunteer organization, provides information and referral services for seniors and others who need help to stay in their own homes following illness or … more

2017 Year in Review: FOPRL

A year ago, we were reeling from the news that the new library levy on the November 2016 ballot had failed to get the required 60 percent pass rate by just a few votes. And then 2017 rolled in and … more

2017 Year in Review: County Executive

Looking back on 2017, I can say that we have had quite an active year in local government. Firstly, we did not obtain voter approval for the new justice center, so we are now exploring our … more

2017 Year in Review: Chamber of Commerce

• Dee Gough was voted in as president of the chamber of commerce. • The chamber worked with the Port Of Bellingham to see what needs to be done to update the Economic Development … more

2017 Year in Review: Sheriff's Office

Thank you, Point Roberts, for your continued support of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). We appreciate your partnership in working to keep our community safe. While deputies work hard to … more

2017 Year in Review: PREP

We’ve had a fun and busy year! Thanks to the volunteers for their time and effort and thanks to the community for its overwhelming support. PREP is a local nonprofit that can give you the … more

2017 Year in Review: Hospital District

The Point Roberts Public Hospital District and the clinic has enjoyed many rewarding years serving the medical needs of the community. The affiliation between the district, the clinic and Unity Care … more

2017 Year in Review: Taxpayers Association

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community center to discuss local issues and concerns, hear guest speakers, and meet with … more

2017 Year in Review

January • As various Point Roberts associations chose to replace representatives and terms expired, the board of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PDCAC) saw some … more

Fire reinforces need for detectors

These two smoke detectors saved the day for the two residents in this house. Photos courtesy of Point Roberts fire department. By Meg Olson Fire chief Christopher Carleton is crediting a pair of … more

You are getting very, very sleepy

^ Heather Dixon By Meg Olson Seven years ago Heather Dixon found hypnotherapy was the key to overcoming a personal challenge, and today she has opened her own practice, Pacific Hypnosis Center, to … more

Library construction to be finished by late spring

The new library takes form.                                                                                  Photo by Andrew Grubb By Pat Grubb Construction … more

In Out Parcel to expand

AVT Consulting LLC, on behalf of owner NX Holdings Inc., has submitted a conditional use permit application to Whatcom County seeking approval to expand the In Out Parcel building at 145 Tyee Drive. … more

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas (Faire)

This year’s Christmas Faire will be a busy one, bringing together local non-profits, vendors and artisans for three days of festivities, cozy food and lots of gift ideas. The fair runs from … more

Make your holiday shopping a downhome affair

Christmas shopping at the Blue Heron Gallery will be a sad but sweet affair this year; owner Kitty Doyle is closing the gallery on December 24 and moving to Florida. Photo by Meg Olson Here’s a … more

Park levy passes after some anxious days and nights

By Pat Grubb A collective sigh of relief could be heard escaping from the lips of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioners and many other Point residents after election vote … more

Park district declares off-leash area a failure

There's been no shortage of signage regarding rules governing dog and owner behavior at Baker Field. Photo by Andrew Grubb By Meg Olson The off-leash dog experiment at Baker Field has failed, and … more

Help the food bank help others

Through the generosity of community and customers, Banner Bank was able to raise $1,680 and 230 food items for the Point Roberts Food Bank during the September Food Drive. From l., front row, Henry … more
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