The Point Roberts fire district recently received word that a grant application to replace the department’s portable radios had been approved. The district will receive  $229,733 from the … more

The Annual Maple Beach Sand Sculpture contest was held on Sunday, August 4. There were 44 entries and nearly 300 sand artists participating in this year’s event. more

Preliminary results for the August 6 primary election have clearly established in some races which candidates will be on November general election ballots.  The election is a top-two primary, meaning the … more

Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu has terminated the medical examiner’s contract following the receipt of a report   by an outside attorney that found deficient practices in how the … more

Question: I was on a two-lane road, stopped behind a transit bus at a bus stop that was waiting for a passenger walking fast to catch the bus. A vehicle came up behind me, waited for about five … more

On July 16, Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) launched a new health data platform called the Whatcom County Health Insights (WCHI). The platform provides the public with … more

Ingredients • 1 cup uncooked rice, rinsed • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon butter or olive oil  • Dash of salt • 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and   … more

Judge Freeman assigned to water adjudication Judge David E. Freeman has been assigned to oversee general water rights adjudication cases in Whatcom County Superior Court. Freeman was … more

Whatcom County voters have just a few days left before their August primary ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6. Whatcom County has over 20 ballot drop boxes, three of which are located at … more

Whatcom County voters have just a few days left before their August primary ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6. Whatcom County has over 20 ballot drop boxes, three of which are located at … more

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the now-shuttered Intalco, fining the company $5.25 million after years of alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its aluminum … more

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, who represents Whatcom County in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, sent a letter to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Mandy Cohen … more

Question: I recently drove from Blaine to Kelso and back on a weekend. Other than downtown Seattle, the average speed on I-5 was 80 mph in both lanes, and there were vehicles passing by me. Twice, a … more

Trinity Community Lutheran Church has several events planned for the month of August. Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m., Trinity Church and Point Roberts Circle of Care are doing a joint fundraiser … more

Summer in the garden is a joy, with long sunny days and warm gentle breezes. Mornings find me wandering through the yard with my coffee mug in one hand and clippers in the other, checking out … more

Bestsellers:                                           The Berlin Letters  … more

July 31: Chicken Caesar salad, garlic bread and fruit. August 2: Pizza (cheese or sausage), garden salad and dessert. August 7: Cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw and ice cream. … more

The Editor: On Sunday, I came down to our cabin on Park Lane with my new rescue dog of two days. It’s a little black/tan male chihuahua – three years old and a rescue. He … more

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is offering free dental work during its summer session, running through August 27. BTC will open its dental clinic for exams, X-rays, cleanings, simple fillings and … more