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County executive Jack Louws to call it quits after two terms in office

By Gwen Roley Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Louws’ term ends in January 2020. When he leaves office, he will have served … more

Church News: March, 2019

Bi Gina Gaudet Do you observe Lent? Did you or your family do so? Were you expected to give up something you liked (sweets, most commonly, or maybe picking on your little sister)? Do you … more

In the garden: March 2019

By Rhiannon Allen Many trees were lost or damaged in this winter’s storms. This has prompted people to wonder about the next step to enhance our tree canopy while minimizing our … more

Sheriff's Reports – February 2019

February 4, 12:51 a.m.: Alarm audible on Churchill Drive. February 5, 10:22 p.m.: Alarm audible on Tyee Drive. February 6, 1:43 p.m.: Mental cold call on Gulf Road. February … more

Crossings: November and December 2018

Traffic into Point Roberts for November 2018, with 2017 figures following: Vehicles – 69,039 (91,004); Commercial – 1,078 (1,313); NEXUS – 30,646 (44,236). Traffic into Point Roberts … more

DelBene Coming

U.S. congresswoman Suzan DelBene will be hosting a community forum in Blaine on Saturday, February 23. The forum will take place at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. more

Senior's Point: March 2019

Wednesdays & Fridays Games, Snooker & more! March Lunch Menu Friday, March 1: Herb pork chop, mashed potatoes, broccoli Normandy, garden salad and applesauce. Wednesday, March … more

Library Picks: March, 2019

By Kris Lomedico Bestsellers: The Tale Teller .............. Anne Hillerman Roar .............................. Cecelia Ahern The List .......................... J.A. … more

Point Roberts Airpark changes hands

By Meg Olson Point Roberts Airpark is now under new ownership and local management. In December 2018, Jason Taylor, who has lifelong roots in Point Roberts, purchased the property … more

Pay attention to your mental health

By Maureen M. Buckley, LMHC Do you pay attention to your mental health? Wellness is how you think, what you eat and drink, your genetics, your attitude, your lifestyle. Dr. Sean … more

Preparing for the worst

By Campbell McCluskey A wind storm in December and a series of sub-freezing snaps, including unusual snows, in February. How well was the Point prepared and how well have we survived? … more

Obituary – Howard Bushnell

Howard Bushnell June 23, 1942 – January 30, 2019 A gentle and compassionate soul, Howard was born to Kelleth and Elna Bushnell in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up with sisters … more

Obituary – John Sand

John with daughters Katie and Evelyn. John Sand June 11, 1942 – February 11, 2019 John Sand was born in Whatcom County on June 11, 1942 to parents Agnes … more

Fire commissioner appointed

Newly appointed fire commissioner Raye Newmen swearing the oath of office. By Pat Grubb The Point Roberts fire commission is back at full strength following the appointment of Raye Newmen at the … more

Journalists criticize proposal giving the legislature exemptions to public disclosure laws

By Emma Epperly WNPA Olympia News Bureau Media organization representatives from across Washington lambasted proposed legislation that exempts the legislature from … more

Storm Warning

By Pat Grubb The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for western Whatcom County including Point Roberts and points south. Heavy snow … more

Burial, cremation or … compost?

By Emma Scher, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Giving a whole new meaning to “pushing up daisies,” Washington residents may be able to compost their bodies into soil when they … more

Proposed legislation addresses definition of “milk”

By Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Proposed legislation would make it illegal to sell milk products not produced by mammals. Almond, oat and other non-dairy milks could not be … more

Blaine teacher arrested for assaulting student

By Jami Makan A Blaine Primary School teacher was arrested on January 24 for assaulting a student with disabilities, according to the Blaine Police … more

School board approves 2,000-seat grandstand design

District identifies ways to pay for potential cost overrun By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school board on January 28 voted unanimously to move forward with a … more
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