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Fire district acquires drone

Thanks in part to a private donation of $5,000, the Point Roberts fire district now has a $15,000 drone that will help the district in multiple ways, according to fire chief Christorpher Carleton, … more

Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce social

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce held a lively and successful annual general meeting on November 13 at the Pier Restaurant. The chamber is making a concerted effort to increase membership of … more

Election results in new faces locally, county wide

There will be a slew of new faces on local boards come this January as newly elected commissioners get sworn in after of the November 4 general election. Whatcom County is also in for some big … more

Makers Guild launched on the Point

A new creative initiative is taking shape in Point Roberts as Resilient Point Roberts partners with local artist Rhys-Thorvald Hansen to launch a Makers Guild and explore a shared community studio … more

In the Garden: December

In November, I visit my sons in California, where the weather is still mild and there are more hours of daylight than there are along the northern border. Today – November 17 – the So Cal … more

Church News: December

Trinity Church – the Spirit of Christmas Have you ever paused to consider how the Christmas story includes the very sordid tale of an engaged young woman who, to all appearances, was … more

Obituary: Ted Braffet

Richard Theodore Braffet 1932-2025 With sorrow but with gratitude for 93 years well lived, we announce the passing of Richard Theodore “Ted” Braffet on September 13, 2025, … more

Library quick picks: December

Bestsellers: Bog … more

Whatcom County detective alleges colleague created sexual AI video of her in $30 million tort claim against county

A female Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office detective has filed a $30 million tort claim against the county alleging sex-based discrimination and a hostile work environment over the past decade, … more

Unfounded threat increased security at Peace Arch crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed officers carrying large firearms and a K-9 team to the Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine on November 18 after receiving a report of an individual … more

Borderite girls bowling rolls out winter sports

Winter sports kicked off with girls bowling taking on Burlington-Edison on November 13, and the team earned the first win for Blaine this season with a 1403-1047 win over Anacortes on November 17. … more

Bird flu confirmed in wild birds near Lynden

About 25 wild birds near Wiser Lake near Lynden recently died from H5N1 avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, the county health department announced November 13. While the positive … more

Girls soccer earns 1A state playoff bid, XC competes at state

In the final week of fall sports, multiple Blaine teams capped off valiant seasons with remarkable postseason performances, from a pair of cross-country runners competing at the 1A state … more

Sheriff’s office to move to new headquarters after council approval

Whatcom County Council voted 6-0-1 on November 5 to approve an eight-year lease for a new Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office headquarters, located in a 30,000-square-foot office in … more

BHS Theater to show “Our Town” this month

  Blaine High School Theatre Arts was set to debut “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder on Thursday, November 13 at the Black Box Theater in Blaine High School. “Our Town” will … more

PRCAC seeking one at-large committee member

Are you interested in making a difference in our Point Roberts community? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee as a Volunteer … more

New faces on local boards

There will be a slew of new faces on local boards come this January as newly elected commissioners get sworn in because of the November 4 general election. Whatcom County is also in for some big … more

Search for missing person suspended

David Anderson, a 73 year old man, is still missing from his residence in Point Roberts. He was last seen at 9 a.m. November 3 by family members. A unified command post was established and CERT … more
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