Blaine students protest possible cuts to arts programs

About 100 Blaine High School students walked out of their second period classes on March 19 and marched across Mitchell Avenue to the Blaine school district administration offices to protest the …
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Five years ago this week the U.S./Canada border closed

The Boundary Bay border crossing at Point Roberts in March of 2020. The U.S./Canada border-crossing restrictions went into effect on March 18, 2020, which marked the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. …

Yesterday at 5:19 PM

Total lunar eclipse

Above, the moon began a full lunar eclipse at 11:45 p.m. on March 14 in the skies above Point Roberts. Also visible that night were Mars, Saturn and in the early morning, a rising Venus. The next …
Yesterday at 5:21 PM

Spring Sports Preview Part 2: Golf, tennis, soccer, track and field

Boys golf The Blaine boys golf team is now coached by Matt McAuley, an assistant golf coach to former head coach Rick Shockey for the past three seasons, and head coach of the girls bowling …
Wednesday, March 12

Red sky

The red glow in the sky that all-nighters and early morning risers have been noticing recently is not coming from the lights on the Highway 99 radio farm, as described in the most recent issue of the All Point Bulletin. Rather...
Thursday, March 6

Spring Sports Preview: Borderite baseball, softball prepare for the season with fresh faces and returning seniors

The spring sports season is here, and there are plenty of new faces coming to Blaine varsity sports, coaches and players included. Baseball is headed into its second season helmed by skipper …
Wednesday, March 5

County sexual harassment update: HR policy review, request for independent review of apparent violations

Whatcom County Council hired Matrix Consulting Group on February 25 to review the county’s human resource policies and procedures. This action comes nearly a year after a Cascade PBS …
Wednesday, March 5
School board gives green light to cuts
The Blaine school board voted unanimously on February 24 to direct superintendent Christopher Granger to begin preparing a reduced education plan for the 2025-26 school year, marking the third …
Friday, February 28
The Raven is calling for you
For those who are unable to drive, have car problems, or simply enjoy the luxury of being chauffeured, the Raven Community Shuttle can bring you shopping or to appointments in Bellingham for free. …
Friday, February 28
More news
A debate on the benefits of incorporation of Point Roberts ended prematurely, at least for remote participants, when the Zoom remote meeting timed out an hour after it began. A plan to have attendees …
Friday, February 28
Former Whatcom County Councilmember Barbara Brenner, one of the longest serving councilors in recent history, died from respiratory failure on February 9. She was 78. Brenner, who did not follow …
Wednesday, February 26
Upcoming events
The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is holding a business social and networking event on Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at the Pier Restaurant. Here’s an opportunity to share recent customer …
Friday, February 28
The Northwest Straits Foundation in cooperation with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife will be holding a Shore Friendly workshop and beach walk for shoreline property owners in Point …
Friday, February 28
Photos

Aircraft warning lights

The aircraft warning lights on the AM radio towers adjacent to Highway 99 in Delta cast a hellish glow in the early morning of February 22.

Friday, February 28
More news
Did you know that volunteering is good for your mental and physical health, longevity, and your community? Research shows that in communities with higher levels of volunteerism, life-expectancy is …
Friday, February 28
The fire protection classification (PC) for Point Roberts has changed from a PC5 to a PC4, effective February 1, according to fire chief Christopher Carleton. The chief received notification from the …
Friday, February 28
Whatcom Museum has three famous French artists’ work displayed in partnership with the National Gallery of Art. Three pieces – “Still Life with Sleeping Woman” by Henri …
Friday, February 28
Monthly columns
Pastor message from Bev Mar: You may be aware that as a church, Trinity draws from different spiritual perspectives. My interests lie in a range of Interfaith (not just Christian) perspectives. …
Friday, February 28
March is here, and it’s time to talk about birds. Point Roberts is home to more than 230 bird species. They’re in our yards, forests and fields; at the beach and in the sky; along …
Friday, February 28
Bestsellers: Big …
Friday, February 28
Monthly updates
    • Crossings: March issue

      Crossings for November and December 2024 (2023 numbers following) November: personal vehicles 54,750 (51,479); commercial 573 (466); no bus or …

      Friday, February 28
    • Point by the numbers: March issue

      Fire Incidents for January 2025 Total calls 51: EMS calls 9, resulting in the following transports: county medic 2, Airlift Northwest 1; fire …

      Friday, February 28
    • Letters to the Editor: March

      The Editor: Thank you to all the groups who joined us for the Community Guardians Day at the center. It was really nice to see all of us …

      Friday, February 28
    • Sheriff's Reports: March issue

      February 2, 7:21 p.m.: Assist citizen on S Beach Road. February 2, 8:15 p.m.: Assist citizen on S Beach Road. February 4, 1:53 p.m.: …

      Friday, February 28
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