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Parks district OKs concept for changing skatepark to multiuse area

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District discussed newly discovered financial errors, approved a conceptual plan to convert the skatepark into a multiuse recreation area, and considered new … more

Letters to the Editor: Aug.

The Editor and the Point Roberts community: Whether you are new here or you have lived here as long as I have, we can all agree on one thing, there has been a steady decline in our economy and … more

Library quick picks: Aug.

By Kris Lomedico Bestsellers: The Calamity Club  ......................... Kathryn Stockett Villa Coco ............................................Andrew Sean Greer … more

Road Rules: Can you run a yellow light? It depends.

Question: If I enter an intersection on a yellow light, and it turns red before I get through, have I run a red light? Or does it have to be red before I enter to be a violation of the law? Or is … more

Seattle man arrested after high speed chase ends in I-5 crash near Blaine

A 25-year-old Seattle man was arrested after he allegedly led law enforcement on a chase on northbound I-5 early Tuesday morning that began in Bellingham and ended when the car he was driving struck … more

Whidbey Telecom must alert Lummi tribe before ground-disturbing work, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered Whidbey Telephone to give the Lummi Nation at least 30 days’ notice before beginning any ground-disturbing work on its Point Roberts … more

Aug. 4 primary election ballots mailed to voters

Ballots for the Aug. 4  primary were mailed to voters across Whatcom County on Wednesday. Federal, state and local positions and measures coming before Blaine and Birch Bay residents … more

Lawsuit over Point Roberts broadband projects heads toward October 2027 trial

A lawsuit filed by the Lummi Nation over broadband construction in Point Roberts is now on track for trial in October 2027 after all parties agreed Tuesday to a proposed case schedule. The joint … more

Announcement from the Point Roberts Dollars For Scholars Board of Directors

Announcement from the Point Roberts Dollars For Scholars Board of Directors After more than 10 years of dedicated service, the current Board of Directors of Point Roberts Dollars For Scholars … more

Community Notice from the Board of Directors: Seeking new board

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars  For over 10 years, the Board of Directors of Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars has proudly supported our local  students in their pursuit of higher … more

Find short interviews of August election candidates on league’s website

Whatcom County voters can learn the stances of candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary election via interviews posted to the website of the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County. … more

Blaine man serving more than nine years for Lynden bus driver death

A Blaine man who admitted to driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed into a Lynden School District bus in 2025, killing its driver, is serving 9-½ years in prison. Samuel Peter Swanson, 39, … more

Fifth wildfire reported in North Cascades; hikers urged to check closures before heading out

A fifth wildfire has been reported in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, prompting additional closures and renewed safety warnings for backcountry visitors. The newest blaze, the … more

Birch Bay man wins gold at Transplant Games of America

Four years after receiving a heart transplant, a Birch Bay man has turned his second chance into four medals and deep memories at the 2026 Transplant Games of America in Denver, Colorado. Gary … more

EXCLAVE Act introduced by Rep. Larsen

Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington’s second congressional district has introduced the Ensuring Exclave Communities are Listened to and their Voices are Examined Act. According to an email letter from … more

As we celebrate Independence Day, a reminder: ‘There is no democracy without journalism’ 

Currently, I live with a view of the Muckleshoot Casino and see its fireworks displays advertising their “Boom City” and heralding their upcoming end-of-June fireworks. With Independence Day and … more

Road Rules: Explaining the state’s new e-bike, e-motorcycle law

Question: I’ve seen headlines saying that the laws for e-bikes have changed and now a bunch of e-bikes are illegal. Can you explain all of these changes? Answer: The headlines are only partly … more

Secretary of state responds to Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots

Washington voters will see no change to the state’s long-standing vote-by-mail rules after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that … more
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