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Arts and Music Festival 2016

The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival is looking for volunteers and vendors for this year’s event, which will be moving to the Point Roberts Marina for 2016. The festival is … more

Summer kids program gets underway on June 27

By Meg Olson This year’s summer program will be all about the ocean, according to leader Dori Sargent. “We will have all sorts of art and learning using things we can find at the … more

Lighthouse Marine dock set to go into water

The dock is set to go back in at Lighthouse Marine Park, this time built to last. Whatcom County Parks and Recreation design and development director Rod Lamb said the remanufactured … more

Grandstands dropped from school construction plans

By Oliver Lazenby Crews will break ground this summer on a $38 million Blaine High School remodel, but it’s not quite what citizens voted on last February when they passed a $45 … more

Sheriff's Reports June 2016

May 23, 5:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on Freeman Lane. May 23, 5:39 p.m.: Property lost cold call on APA Road. May 23, 6:08 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on McLaren … more

Independence Day 2016 on the Point

A full schedule of events is being planned for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. The day will begin with the third annual Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group’s … more

Western Washington to get new area code, 10-digit requirement

With the number of available phone numbers rapidly running out, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) will introduce a new area code within the next year. The … more

Seeking art for cover contest

Whidbey Telecom is calling out for local artists to vie for the cover of the 2016-2017 telephone directory. The deadline for submissions to the annual art contest is July 15, and … more

Dollars for Scholars back-to-school scholarships available

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars is now accepting applications for scholarships to assist with post-secondary educational costs. To apply, complete an application … more

Baker Field designated dog off-leash area

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation commissioners have officially designated all of Baker Field and associated forested land owned by the district as an off-leash … more

Cascadia Rising drill brings Blackhawk to Point Roberts

Photos by Mark Robbins Point Roberts was one of five stops in remote communities in San Juan, Island and Whatcom County where this Washington National Guard UH-60 … more

2016 Fourth of July parade application

It's time to submit your application for this year's Fourth of July parade, themed "On the Salish Sea." Applications may be submitted by mail, email, phone or in person at Blue Heron Gallery. Find … more

Gravel project raises questions

Whatcom County will take public comment for another week on a proposal to reactivate the gravel pit off Roosevelt Road. The 50-acre property, owned by Lori and … more

Anglers can fish for free June 11-12

Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing – legally – without a license on “Free Fishing Weekend,” scheduled for June 11-12. During those two days, no license will be … more

Parks board considering off-leash areas

By Meg Olson Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners are looking at options to create an off leash area or hours at Baker Field, after the crackdown by local … more

County to review solid waste service on Point

By Meg Olson With the county health department assuming oversight of solid waste operations last year, staff members have decided to launch a comprehensive review of garbage and … more

NEXUS hours extend

NEXUS Hours U.S. Customs and Border Protection will extend hours for the NEXUS lane for the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Starting Saturday, May 28, the … more

Walk on the left side

As spring heads towards summer, and greater numbers of people are out walking and running on Point Roberts roads, it’s time to review the proper way to do it. No, it’s not the … more

Homeopath to cease practicing

By Meg Olson Annelle Norman will comply with a cease-and-desist order from the state and discontinue her homeopathic practice in Point Roberts, after a state investigation determined … more

Fire district responds to complaints arising from aftermath of fire

By Meg Olson “I give you my word, the appropriate conversations have happened,” fire chief Christopher Carleton told Kenneth Calder, who had questioned the fire district last … more
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