The apparent cause of death for a longtime Point Roberts couple appears to be due to the faulty installation of a radiant heating system. Gail Amundsen, 61, and Murray Church, 67, were discovered … more

A U.S. District Court in Seattle recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Whatcom County government committed fraud in the November 2020 election. This was one of eight nearly identical lawsuits a … more

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released an environmental impact statement (EIS) August 12 that details the impact of operating the north wing of the BP Cherry Point shipping terminal and is … more

An earlier report that the Maple Beach seawall repair was about to begin now appears to have been premature. According to James Lee, Whatcom County’s bridge and hydraulics manager, the sole bid … more

A group of Blaine residents who routinely monitor the toxin levels in Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor took samples last month that indicated shellfish poisoning in local waters. Every Tuesday, the … more

Conditionally approved Nexus members who re-applied for membership before their card’s expiry date will now have a five-year grace period to complete their interview and receive a new card. … more

Point Roberts Park and Recreation District board chair Bennett Blaustein announced he intends to resign after the board’s August 8 regular … more

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has scheduled two town hall meetings this month to gather ideas and input on curbside trash collection services. The meetings will be held in-person at … more

A research institute at Western Washington University is partnering with two Canadian universities to study several cross-border topics in the Cascadia region, including the impacts of pandemic … more

The Canadian government announced today (March 17) that travelers entering Canada by air, land or water will no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test. The high rate of vaccinations in … more

A 68-year-old Tsawwassen man can count himself lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack just seconds after being cleared through U.S. customs on Sunday, August 14 about 2:15 p.m. After … more

The first of two town halls organized by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) to discuss the curbside trash pickup system engendered scant interest by the broader community as only … more

A former Blaine resident was sentenced in Whatcom County Superior Court after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree attempted trafficking stolen property and two counts of engaging in a scrap metal business without a license that likely caused over $100,000 in estimated losses to … more

It was a full house at the April 14 meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee. Some audience members were just there to listen while some brought concerns and … more

The Holiday Gift Faire is taking over the community center this weekend, giving residents an opportunity to get in some local Christmas shopping while supporting local groups and … more

The Cottages at Seabright Farm received its final plat approval by Whatcom County on August 8, meaning individual lots have been recorded as separate legal parcels. The development … more

This year’s Christmas Faire will be a busy one, bringing together local non-profits, vendors and artisans for three days of festivities, cozy food and lots of gift ideas. The fair runs from … more

Whidbey Telecom has added DISH satellite service to its portfolio of product offerings. George Henny, Co-CEO of Whidbey Telecom stated, “The way people are getting their video … more

In a report published today by The Canadian Press, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quoted as saying that Canada-U.S. border restrictions won’t be relaxed in the near term. Trudeau … more

As of April 19, all people 16 and older in the U.S. are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Every adult became eligible in Washington just a few days before on April 15. Whatcom County has had a … more