Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department director Erika Lautenbach was let go from her position on March 19, with Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu citing “a need for better … more

Blaine spring sports kicked off the season with two games for the boys soccer team, and a home match at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club for boys golf, though softball and baseball have yet to start … more

The tariff situation involving the U.S. and the rest of the world appears to change on a minute-by-minute basis. As of press time on Wednesday morning, the U.S. had applied 25 percent tariffs on … more

The Blaine school district needs to start searching for a new superintendent. The Sultan school district voted unanimously to accept Christopher Granger as its next superintendent during a March … more

Boys golf The Blaine boys golf team is now coached by Matt McAuley, an assistant golf coach to former head coach Rick Shockey for the past three seasons, and head coach of the girls bowling … more

Governor Bob Ferguson has announced $7 billion in budget cuts that will reduce state payrolls, institute furlough days and other spending moves to address the state’s $15 billion budget … more

Who knows? The tariff situation involving the United States, Canada, and Mexico appears to change on a minute-by-minute basis. As expected, President Donald Trump’s previously … more

The red glow in the sky that all-nighters and early morning risers have been noticing recently is not coming from the lights on the Highway 99 radio farm, as described in the most recent issue of the All Point Bulletin. Rather... more

The Shore Friendly Workshop and Beach Walk will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. Participants will meet at the community center and the workshop will cover topics including coastal … more

As expected, President Donald Trump’s previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 4, a move that will affect the cost of goods. One day later, … more

Whatcom County Council hired Matrix Consulting Group on February 25 to review the county’s human resource policies and procedures. This action comes nearly a year after a Cascade PBS … more

The spring sports season is here, and there are plenty of new faces coming to Blaine varsity sports, coaches and players included. Baseball is headed into its second season helmed by skipper … more

Cathrine Cristof/Hacault February 8, 1932 – January 8, 2025 Cathrine passed into spirit to be reunited with her beloved husband Camille (Cam). They lived a happy and endearing life … more

Wildlife Biologist and Photographer, Researcher, Educator Lover of cats – big and small Garnet died suddenly on January 31, 2025, leaving Jan Atkinson-Grosjean – his partner of … more

Crossings for November and December 2024 (2023 numbers following) November: personal vehicles 54,750 (51,479); commercial 573 (466); no bus or pedestrian data was recorded for November 2024. … more

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is holding a business social and networking event on Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at the Pier Restaurant. Here’s an opportunity to share recent customer … more

The fire protection classification (PC) for Point Roberts has changed from a PC5 to a PC4, effective February 1, according to fire chief Christopher Carleton. The chief received notification from the … more

Fire Incidents for January 2025 Total calls 51: EMS calls 9, resulting in the following transports: county medic 2, Airlift Northwest 1; fire classification 9 resulting in outdoor burns – … more

Did you know that volunteering is good for your mental and physical health, longevity, and your community? Research shows that in communities with higher levels of volunteerism, life-expectancy is … more