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Say Yes! COVID Test program continues offering at-home tests

Washington residents can still get up to 10 free at-home Covid-19 tests per month through the Say Yes! COVID Test program. This comes as the U.S. government ended its free at-home testing program on … more

Road Rules: Who has the sidewalk right-of-way, pedestrians or bicycles?

Question: Since pedestrians and bicycles share sidewalks, who has the right-of-way? I was at a sidewalk intersection and almost didn’t see the bicycle speeding toward me. At 80 years old it … more

One person dead in Sweet Road house fire

The Whatcom County sheriff’s office and fire marshal’s office are investigating a September 2 fire on Sweet Road that left one person dead. First responders received a call at 2:49 a.m. on … more

New athletic director has roots in local sports

Chas Kok played as a wide receiver for Lynden High School in Jay Dodd’s first game as head coach of Blaine High School football. At Blaine, the Lions won 14-0. Taking the Blaine athletic director … more

Sports roundup/preview: Borderite sports back in Blaine this week

Borderite fall sports have their first home games of the season this week. Football On the back of a 33-19 opening loss to Port Angeles, Blaine will take on Sehome Friday, September 9 at 7 … more

Omicron booster on way to Washington residents before fall

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and other healthcare providers will soon distribute Omicron variant-targeted bivalent booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. This … more

Road Rules: Stopping for the school bus

Question: If a northbound school bus on a four-lane road stops to drop off kids before an intersection and I’m traveling south and intending to turn west, do I have stop for the bus? What if … more

Structure fire on Mallard

Structure fire on Mallard It has been a busy week for the Point Roberts fire department. On Tuesday, there were two medical emergencies that necessitated the dispatch of the Airlift Northwest … more

Quilt raffle winner

Congratulation to the winner of the Quilt Raffle, Sylvia Schonberg. The winning ticket was bought for Schonberg by a friend. The raffle funds were raised for the restoration of Trinity Lutheran … more

Quilt raffle winner

Congratulation to the winner of the Quilt Raffle, Sylvia Schonberg. The winning ticket was bought for Schonberg by a friend. The raffle funds were raised for the restoration of Trinity Lutheran … more

Quilt raffle winner

Congratulation to the winner of the Quilt Raffle, Sylvia Schonberg. The winning ticket was bought for Schonberg by a friend. The raffle funds were raised for the restoration of Trinity Lutheran … more

Obituary – Aileen Crosetti

April 11, 1922 – August 19, 2022 Aileen Crosetti, long-time resident of Point Roberts, passed away August 19, 2022. Aileen was born April 11, 1922 in Vancouver, B.C. to James and Gertrude … more

West Coast leaders gathering in Semiahmoo for climate action conference

Leaders in cross-border West Coast government, business and academia will meet at Semiahmoo Resort for a climate action conference Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13. A free community … more

Whatcom County Council August meeting roundup

The latest news from August Whatcom County Council meetings. 45 Snohomish County Jail beds for $1.2 million Council authorized in a 6-1 vote, with councilmember Ben Elenbaas opposed, to … more

Ray Smith to head up Point Roberts Food Bank

Ray Smith is the new head honcho of the Point Roberts Food Bank, following the retirement of longtime volunteer, Henry Rosenthal. more

Maple Beach Sandcastle Contest

Hi Louise. Here are the category first prize winners. There are five…not one main winner. There are 1st/2nd/3rd prize winners where each participate gets a candy bag but all entrants receive … more

Airlift Northwest’s medevac helicopter

Among the attractions at the Point Roberts fire department’s annual open house on August 20 was Airlift Northwest’s medevac helicopter. Fire chief Christopher Carleton (in red) was one of … more

Fire Department Open House

s Among the attractions at the Point Roberts fire department’s annual open house on August 20 was Airlift Northwest’s medevac helicopter. Fire chief Christopher Carleton (in red) was one … more

Quick response saves Canadian heart attack victim

A 68-year-old Tsawwassen man can count himself lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack just seconds after being cleared through U.S. customs at Point Roberts on Sunday, August 14 about 2:15 … more

Over 350,000 applicants waiting for interviews

Conditionally approved Nexus members who re-applied for membership before their card’s expiry date will now have a five-year grace period to complete their interview and receive a new card. … more
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