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State grants providing more aid for small businesses

Small businesses experiencing economic hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic can now apply for additional aid, thanks to a Washington State Department of Commerce grant that opened the week of … more

Unemployment insurance claims on the rise in Whatcom County

Claims for unemployment insurance increased in Whatcom County during the week of November 15 to 21, according to data released by Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD). While … more

Rules of the Road: Avoiding jail when you’re a passenger with a warrant

Q: What is the best thing to do to avoid being identified by police if I’m a passenger in the vehicle? I have a warrant and don’t want to go to jail. A: I’ve never been in your … more

Trans-border task force formed to study how and when the border should re-open

The Washington, D.C.-based Wilson Center has announced the formation of a cross-border task force to study the problem of how and when to relax rules imposed by the U.S. and Canada that limit border … more

Proposed county ordinance would expand PRCAC membership

An ordinance that would up the number of members on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) as well as specify public notice requirements was introduced at Whatcom County … more

Covid-19 roundup

The number of cases in Whatcom County per 100,000 is up 213 percent over the past 14 days, according to The New York Times. The Times has introduced a web app that allows users to specify the county … more

WCLS closes buildings to public

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) closed its buildings to the public on November 23, exactly three weeks after opening for in-person services since March. Curbside pickup, drive-up WiFi and … more

School district grapples with health guideline

The Whatcom County Health Department has revised its recommendations on phasing students into middle and high schools on November 18, leaving the Blaine school district scrambling as sixth and ninth … more

Auntie Pam's holiday gifts

Auntie Pam’s Country Store has a large selection of holiday gift items - knit hats, cashmere scarves, Point Roberts T-shirts, and gemstone jewelry. Don’t miss the big Black Friday sale on … more

Circle of Care raffle tickets

All quiet on the Garbage Front

The question of curbside trash pickup service levels has been put to rest, at least for a few months. Whatcom County Council agreed on November 10 to withdraw an ordinance sponsored by Foothills … more

Point Roberts continues to vote blue bigtime

For the first time since 1998, both 42nd District state representative positions have been won by Democrat candidates. Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule overcame Republican incumbent Luanne Van … more

Q&A: How rates are set for Cando

Recent discussions on social media outlets such as NextDoor have shown many residents and property owners do not know how rates and service levels are determined for solid waste handlers such as … more

Letters to the Editor – December 2020

The Editor: An abundance of thanks to Sheena Durflinger, Tracey Aiken, Linda Hughes, Dina Lynka and many, many more volunteers who made the Point Roberts community a Halloween event not to be … more

Whidbey Telecom asks community to write support letters

As Whidbey Telecom continues to look for funding sources to extend the fiber network to more Point Roberts addresses, they are asking the community to help them make their case. The company is … more

Hope remains for two deputies

Point Roberts will likely keep its two resident deputies after a split county council voted to reverse a potential cut of one position. At a November 12 budget meeting, Whatcom County Council … more

Around the Point – December 2020

For those residents who want to continue to leave the rock by ferry, there is some good news. Funding for ferry operations was expected to dry up by the end of the year. However, according to Rob … more

County approves zoning changes

Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved changes to Point Roberts zoning regulations recommended by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC). The only two speakers at the … more

Church News – December 2020

This weekend we’re decorating for Christmas: Putting up and lighting a tree, hanging stockings, etc. We don’t decorate outdoors because the landlord, who lives next door, is an eccentric … more
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