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Year in Review: Point Roberts Circle of Care

Circle of Care had a busy year in 2022. We negotiated a discount for Northwest Airlift insurance. We held Advance Directive workshops in person at the library and on Zoom. Circle of Care volunteers … more

Blaine school district extends superintendent contract

Blaine school board extended Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract in a 3-0 vote during its November 28 regular meeting. As specified in the action item, … more

How to avoid respiratory illness

Despite very high rates of respiratory illnesses in Whatcom County, there are still things people can do to reduce their risk of contracting disease, according to SuperTrack’s Dr. Sean … more

Trinity Church in the snow

Trinity Lutheran Church on APA Road sat still and quiet on Tuesday, December 20 following a heavy snowstorm that struck the Pacific Northwest. The community is invited to Christmas services on … more

School board extends deadline

The application deadline for the Blaine school board’s vacant district 1 seat has been extended until 4 p.m. Thursday, December 29. The previous deadline was December 9. School board … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Garden Club

After two years of only garden visits, 2022 saw the return of normal activities, starting cautiously on Zoom with a discussion of challenging weather and later closing the year with an in-person … more

Seabright Farm sunrise

Sunrise, December 15, 2022, Seabright Farm. more

Two kayakers rescued near Birch Bay State Park after over 30 minutes in water

Two Good Samaritans rescued a juvenile and adult who had overturned their kayak near Birch Bay State Park around mid-afternoon on December 10.  Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 fire chief … more

Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce social

A Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce social held December 7 at Saltwater Cafe featured Port of Bellingham director of real estate and local resident Elliott Smith who discussed current port … more

Holiday Night Bike Ride and Tree Lighting

The Point Roberts Night Ride and Tree Lighting brought out 52 cyclists as well as scooters, big wheelers, cars, trucks and ice cream vans on December 4. The event was hosted by the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association. Video produced by Point Roberts TV.... more

Tanksley announces bid for Whatcom County sheriff

Blaine police chief Donnell Tanksley is running for Whatcom County sheriff. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) position is up for election next November. Sheriff Bill Elfo is … more

Whatcom County Council November and December meeting roundup

The latest news from November and December Whatcom County Council meetings  Whatcom County final 2023-24 budget Whatcom County Council adopted, in a 5-2 vote, with councilmembers … more

WCLS online database offers community resources

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is offering community resources on its website for everything from food to financial assistance. The WCLS website categorizes the resources by education, … more

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November 2022 election results are finalized

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office finalized November 2022 election results on November 28. While the last ballots to be counted didn’t change much for the candidates, they did change the … more

Blaine school board extends Granger’s contract, enrollment dips

Blaine school board extended Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract in a 3-0 vote during its November 28 regular meeting.  As specified in the action item, … more

Respiratory illness overwhelms hospital, causes medicine shortages

A respiratory illness is filling the hospital with cases and creating shortages of kids’ fever medicine. Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) said in a November 22 press release that … more

First windstorm of season huffed and puffed ...

The first windstorm of the season on November 11 and 12 brought trees down across the Point and caused widespread power outages across the Point.     Photo by Nic Lehoux more

Sheriff's Report – November

November 1, 2:04 p.m.: Welfare check on Edwards Drive. November 2, 4:07 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Sanders Court. November 2, 4:24 p.m.: Assault simple on Benson Road. … more
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