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Fix removed as Port of Bellingham executive director

In a 2-1 vote, the Port of Bellingham commission voted to remove executive director Rob Fix during its June 3 meeting. The commission named director of maritime Tiffany DeSimone as the interim … more

Weeda places second in 1A State finals

Blaine senior Josiah Weeda placed second in both hurdle events in the 1A State Championships in Yakima on May 31, turning in the best performance from a Borderite on the weekend. Nine Blaine … more

‘Like a jail cell’: Family of six detained at Blaine border facility for more than three weeks

A family from southwestern Africa that was living in Washington state while seeking asylum said they were detained by immigration officials for nearly a month in a windowless cell. The family … more

Obituary: Shirley Hanken

September 14, 1922 - April 15, 2025 With grace, Shirley Carolyn Hanken (née Phillips) of Doylestown, Pennsylvania peacefully passed away on April 15, 2025 ,at the age of 102 years plus … more

Ski to Sea

Point Roberts Beekeepers Association

Point Roberts Beekeepers Association members celebrated the organization’s 17th birthday on May 5. From l., Christine Menzies, Glenn Benest, Kimberly Burnett, Chris Wiebe, volunteer founder and … more

Greetings from the Point Roberts Seniors Association!

As you can see, we now have an energetic logo for our association. Post Covid – like many groups – we are emerging with new board members and some new and creative directions. The … more

Evenings of food and music...

Join us for a series of intimate backyard concerts hosted by myself, featuring the local musical talents of The Point Band. These events are a heartfelt gift to the community, aiming to raise funds … more

The 19th Hole hits a double eagle

Margarita Hawayek is the new head chef at The 19th Hole, the log cabin restaurant at the Point Roberts Golf and Country Club. Since opening in mid-April along with the course, the restaurant has … more

Lots of contested local races in coming election for a change

Whatcom County’s candidate filing period for the August 5 primary election ended, and 149 candidates have officially filed to run for 100 open offices. Only races with more than two candidates … more

Two houses destroyed by fire in a week

In the second fire in a week, a house on Peltier Drive was destroyed on the morning of May 15. “By the time [firefighters] got there, the flames were coming through the roof,” said fire … more

Local families explore alternatives

Point Roberts families gathered May 27 at the community center on Gulf Road to learn about a new educational option that could keep local children from daily bus rides to Blaine. Tennessee … more

Proposed stormwater fixes to cost millions of dollars

Presenting the final results of a Point Roberts drainage study at the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee meeting on May 15, county engineer Eris Vavra was blunt in his assessment – it … more

Letters to the Editor: June

The Editor: At our meeting on May 8, 2025, the board of directors of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) voted unanimously to endorse the proposed Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) … more

Church News: June

Jazz Vespers! What is it? Does it involve praying, sermons, and singing hymns? Well, no. It’s a time for inspiration and music, for sharing, meeting people and coming together to enjoy … more

In the Garden: June

A weed is a plant growing where you don’t want it. Having an abundance of weeds is referred to as weed pressure, even if the weeds themselves are not harmful. I’m getting lots of … more

Library Quick Picks: June

Bestsellers: Never Flinch                        Stephen King Nightshade                … more
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