The Editor and new Publisher: Thank you for taking on the job of running our local paper. We know that many small local papers have folded in recent years leaving many communities devoid of … more

We’ve had some unseasonably warm days and a serious lack of rain and snow this winter, making us wonder if we’ll have an early spring. My daffodils started setting buds the first week in January, … more

In January, we celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Jean Barrington preached this story recently: MLK received up to 40 threatening calls and messages a day, for days on end. After … more

January 1, 11:20 a.m.: Welfare check on McLaren Road. January 5, 8:43 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking/non-injury on Gulf Road.  January 5, 11:52 a.m.: Civil problem on APA … more

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Momina Khan, a 22-year-old Blaine woman who was struck and killed by a driver on Interstate 5 in Ferndale January 20 is being remembered as altruistic by family and friends. “She inspired … more

The winter sports season marches on, and playoff seeding is slowly coming into focus. This past week, Blaine boys basketball struggled against Northwest Conference rivals, girls basketball … more

Washington’s governor on January 26 painted a dire outlook of how clashes between federal immigration authorities and the state could unfold if a crackdown similar to the one in Minnesota hit here. … more

Washington’s governor on January 26 painted a dire outlook of how clashes between federal immigration authorities and the state could unfold if a crackdown similar to the one in Minnesota hit here. … more

Blaine Primary School hosted its annual Family Science Night for pre-K through second grade students on January 22. The event provided an opportunity for young Borderites to learn about science … more

Dear Readers of the All Point Bulletin, I first read The Northern Light 26 years ago, when I was a young reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering west Whatcom County – Point Roberts, Blaine, … more

Erika Creydt, Blaine school district’s currently longest serving board member, is running for a seat in the Washington State Senate. Creydt, running as a Republican, announced her campaign for … more

It’s been a mixed bag for Blaine athletics so far in 2026. Both boys and girls basketball have struggled to string together wins in the new year, with each team only winning once over the past … more

With a looming $12 billion to $16 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and governor Bob Ferguson presented differing proposals to address … more

A Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) town hall is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. at the community center and via Zoom. Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) … more

To paraphrase Mark Twain, the news of the APB's demise has been greatly exaggerated. In a Publisher's Note published on December 31, I announced the retirement of Louise Mugar and myself  (link) … more

Saturday, September 28, 1991: My spouse, Louise Mugar, and I were sitting at home with our three-year-old boy in Point Roberts when the mail containing that month’s issue of the All Point Bulletin … more

Randy Small starts his days early to capture the sunrise. “I try to get up for every good sunrise,” Small said. “I check out the window, and if there’s any hint of color, I leave as fast … more

Fund Schools Now, a local grassroots organization dedicated to help bring in more money to the Blaine school district, announced a public town hall forum on the state of school funding. The forum … more

The Editor and Whatcom County Council: Dear members, snow clearing in Point Roberts is always a difficult issue for the county to deal with in a timely manner. Our public works is located … more