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Point to Point closing down

Point To Point Parcel has announced that it is closing effective April 19 with the last packages accepted on April 11. Co-owner and manager Beth Calder said, “It was definitely a business … more

School board makes hard cuts to next year’s budget

For the third consecutive year, the Blaine school board has approved budget cuts that will tighten the district’s already barebones budget, this go-around by $3 million. The cuts will eliminate … more

Fire chief seeks solution from county and medical examiner

After festering for about 18 months, the issue of who is responsible for transporting bodies from Point Roberts to the mainland might finally be getting the attention it requires. Point Roberts … more

Point by the numbers: April issue

Fire Incidents for February 2025 Total calls 22: EMS calls 9, resulting in the following transports: county medic 1, Airlift Northwest 1; fire classification 4 resulting in false alarm 1, animal … more

Letters to the Editor: April

The Editor: The same day that Donald Trump announced tariffs against Canada (and Mexico), I bought a Canadian flag and hung it from my apartment balcony in east Vancouver. Canadians aren’t … more

In the Garden: April

Early April is a great time to pull a few weeds, enjoy the emergence of daffodils and tulips, and to finalize your garden plans. With gardens, a little planning goes a long way, so let’s get … more

Church news: April

As you probably know, thousands of bison once roamed the plains of North America. In the late 1800s they were almost brought to extinction. Thankfully, due to conservation efforts, bison are back in … more

Obituary: Merritt Hiram Washburn

Merritt Hiram Washburn January 16, 1942 – March 3, 2025 Merritt Washburn died at home on Monday, March 3, after a long illness. His wife, Suzann, was by his side. Merritt was born in … more

Library quick picks: April

Bestsellers:   The Beijing … more

Seniors Point: Menus for April

Wednesday, April 2: Breakfast for lunch: Cheese omelet, hashbrowns, breakfast sausage and peach crisp Friday, April 4: Baked cod, rice, roast vegetables and dessert Wednesday, April 9: … more

Sheriff's Reports: April issue

March 1, 9:40 a.m.: Assist agency on Bay View Drive. March 2, 12:15 p.m.: Assist agency on Monte Drive. March 4, 11:33 p.m.: Welfare check on APA Road and Simundson Drive. March 6, … more

Blaine school board approves third year of cuts

For the third consecutive year, the Blaine school board has approved budget cuts that will tighten the district’s already barebones budget by $3 million. The cuts will eliminate roughly 46 … more

Girls golf battles Northwest Conference rivals at Semiahmoo

Blaine spring sports is in full swing, with the weather finally cooperating to allow all seven teams to see action this week. Girls golf hosted six Northwest Conference (NWC) teams at Semiahmoo Golf … more

Good To Go! doesn’t text for fee, WSDOT says

The Washington State Department of Transportation issued a warning to Washingtonians, urging not to click on fraudulent links in text messages claiming to be the state’s toll collection … more

Rent cap bill continues to move in Olympia despite objections

An attempt to impose a cap on rent increases elicited intense debate from both sides of the issue March 19 in the Senate Committee on Housing. “Washington cannot afford to take steps that … more

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 … more

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. … more

Growing number of Canadians shun U.S. travel, destabilizing Blaine businesses

Surrey, B.C. resident Kay Pearl watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration address from her living room, 10 minutes from the Pacific Highway border crossing, on January 20. The next … more

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 … more
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