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Letters to the Editor - July

The Editor, President Biden and Washington State elected officials: President Biden recently issued the statement that “Our economic recovery isn’t leaving anyone behind.” … more

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Crossings - July issue

Traffic into Point Roberts April and May 2023, with figures for 2022 following: April: Personal vehicles 54,201 (40,491); commercial vehicles 534 (314); buses 40 (30); pedestrians 593 (581). … more

Library Quick picks - July

Bestsellers: Blessing of the Lost Girls ................................ J. A. Jance Resurrection Walk .......................................... John Connelly None of This Is True … more

Sheriff's Reports - July issue

June 4, 2:30 p.m.: Watch for on Gulf Road. June 6, 5:04 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Benson Road. June 6, 6:46 p.m.: Welfare check on Simundson Drive. June 7, 5:13 p.m.: Suspicious person … more

Obituary: Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II

Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II July 20, 1952 – June 8, 2023 Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II, age 70, of Point Roberts, Washington passed away suddenly on June 8, joining his beloved wife Linda Krahn … more

In the Garden - July

One of my childhood memories is of falling into a pond at Bodnant Garden in North Wales. Yes, I come from a family that made sure public botanical gardens were on the must-see list for free days. I … more

CBP explains May long weekend

The first major long weekend of the summer, the Canadian Queen Victoria Day weekend, saw hours-long lineups of cars entering Point Roberts. There were numerous reports of delays, regular long stops … more

County parks boards passes on off-leash dog run

Almost two years ago, Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) submitted a proposal to the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) to establish an off-leash dog enclosure at Lighthouse … more

Whidbey Telecom grant raises more questions than answers

A June 21 press release from Senator Maria Cantwell’s office regarding a $11.7 million grant to Whidbey Telecom has some recipients scratching their heads. According to the release, … more

50 Blaine school employees expected to be laid off

The Blaine school district plans to lay off 50 employees ahead of next school year, fewer than what was planned for in April, as it prepares for an expected drop in federal and state funding in … more

Whatcom County Council selects site for jail

Whatcom County Council decided June 13 that the county’s new jail will be built on La Bounty Drive in Ferndale if its funding is approved by voters.  During a special committee of the … more

County executive candidates visit the Point

Two of the six candidates for Whatcom County Executive, Alicia Rule and the incumbent executive Satpal Sidhu, visited Point Roberts on Sunday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5, respectively. Rule, left, … more

Blaine High School Class of 2023

View the Blaine High School Class of 2023 here .  more

Labor market returns to pre-pandemic employment levels

Whatcom County reached a record high unemployment rate of 17.3 percent in April 2020. Three years later, unemployment rates statewide vary from 3 to 4 percent and employment in both Whatcom County … more

Whatcom Council on Aging lunches offer great food, new friendships

There aren’t many restaurants where you can drop in for lunch and take in a lesson on astrophysics. But then, that’s the beauty of Whatcom Council on Aging’s senior community meals … more

County stage one burn ban goes into effect June 9

Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom … more
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