Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024-2025 scholarships. Congratulations to Sean Heppner, Ryan Heppner, Saffron Burberry, Claire Swanson, Angelo … more

Bestsellers: The Heist                               Clive Cussler Sipsworth        … more

August 1, 7:17 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Simundson Drive. August 1, 10:08 a.m.: Follow up on Simundson Drive. August 2, 12:10 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Benson Road. August … more

 June 2024 (2023): Personal vehicles 94,354 (90,415); commercial vehicles 599 (737); buses 18 (24); pedestrians 1,010 (804). July 2024 (2023): Personal vehicles 108,589 (105,454); … more

Wednesday, September 4: Chef’s choice. Friday, September 6: Chicken apple walnut salad, whole grain roll and fresh grapes. Wednesday, September 11: Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes … more

The first Sunday of August featured a reunion of the Trinity Music Camp, where former campers sang songs from past plays, and three former crew members performed original pieces. Kiara Strijack began … more

It’s August 23, and I’m gazing out my window at a cool, drizzly day. My eyes can’t tell if it’s early spring or late autumn, but my mind knows we’re on the downward side … more

I am reaching out to the community Point Roberts and Tsawwassen to see if there are a group of people who would be interested in playing bridge once a week or so. I have a member of our community … more

The 2024 Joke Telling Contest was a fun and funny fundraiser for Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP), held at the community center on August 17. From l, master of ceremonies Lucy Williams, … more

A Blaine area man was arrested for an attempted murder in the morning of August 20 after dropping off a female with extensive injuries to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and suggesting to … more

A 20-year-old Bellingham man was charged with vehicular homicide following a crash on I-5 in Ferndale that killed a 47-year-old Blaine motorcyclist and injured four people, including the driver, … more

Election results for the August 6 primary in Whatcom County were certified August 20, and the Secretary of State will certify statewide results by Friday, August 23. As of August 19, 656 ballots … more

August 21, 2024: The Port of Bellingham unanimously approved spending nearly $100,000 on public relations to improve its public image during its August 13 meeting. Commissioners authorized port executive … more

As beautiful weather continues, Maple Beach is a favorite destination for those looking for a lazy way to spend an afternoon under the gaze of Mt. Baker. more

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu appeared to violate the county charter by ignoring the advice of medical professionals when hiring Dr. Allison Hunt, the medical examiner whose contract is now … more

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) announced August 13 a new program that will install overdose treatment dispensers throughout Whatcom County in attempt to combat the opioid … more

The Blaine school district, in tandem with Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS), will provide free immunizations and sports physicals for students on campus from noon to 4 p.m. … more

Misguided attempts to “conserve wild salmon” are an attack on tribal sovereignty and come at a huge cost to Indigenous culture and livelihoods. The Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC) has … more