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Smoked pot? It may depend on when and where you did it

Used it in B.C.? OK. Plan to use it down south? Not ok. By Pat Grubb Current U.S. enforcement of federal laws against marijuana was not expected to change when it comes to Canadians … more

WUTC pushes trash review back

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) will put off their decision on garbage rates in Point Roberts while they get some questions answered. “Folks have raised some … more

Tree retention rules to be tightened?

By Meg Olson Whatcom County Planning and Development staff will not be including changes to the Point Roberts rules for tree retention in their annual code scrub in order to allow the Point … more

Opinion: It’s time for PRCAC and the Point to think bigger

One of the roles taken on by the Point Roberts Citizens Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is to propose expenditures of the penny a gallon gas tax that is collected on all sales in Point Roberts. Their … more

Unity Care NW announces early leave

Unity Care NW chief operating officer Shanon Hardie making her final quarterly operating report to Point Roberts hospital district commissioners on October 11.Photo by Andrew Grubb Preparations for a … more

Ericksen, Buys say they played POW role

By Stefanie Donahue After drawing sharp criticism from the public for their multiple trips abroad to Cambodia, senator Doug Ericksen (R) and representative Vincent Buys (R) say they played a … more

Two million smackeroos!

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts water district commissioners will be deciding what to do next when they meet in November after both bids to build a consolidated shop and office came in at over … more

It’s a good thing there wasn’t a big wave coming our way ...

State and county emergency management divisions are working to find out what went wrong with emergency sirens in Blaine and Point Roberts during the Great Washington Shakeout drill. The … more

PRCAC supports storage application

With barely a quorum, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) voted 2-1 to recommend to the county that if Guy Garba’s unpermitted storage business at the corner of Tyee Drive and … more

Sheriff's Report - October 2018

October 1, 10:59 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Edwards Drive. October 2, 11:42 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Tyee Drive. October 3, 1:43 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call … more

Road crews at work in Point Roberts

Whatcom County crews are in Point Roberts getting ready for what will be a busy chip sealing season in 2019. “Crews are now doing shoulder picking, looking at culverts and refining the … more

WUTC postpones Freedom 2000 rate revision review

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) will put off their decision on garbage rates in Point Roberts while they get some questions answered. “Folks have raised some … more

It's time to celebrate apple harvest season

By Meg Olson It’s time to celebrate autumn’s bounty and Point Robert’s farming heritage at the Point Roberts Apple Harvest Festival. The festival will run … more

WUTC to hear rate increase

By Meg Olson Cando Recycling and Disposal has applied to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) for a review of their proposed new tariff. In … more

Dollars for Scholars – Please give early and give often

The Point Roberts chapter of Dollars for Scholars will kick off its 2019 fundraising campaign by asking the community to help local students meet their educational goals starting Monday, October … more

Election 2018: It’s time to follow the money

See data below article The 2018 general election will be held Tuesday, November 6 and for a mid-term election, interest is running at a fevered pitch. Anti- and pro-Trump fervor is … more

Business specialist reaches out to Point Roberts

Asche Rider.Photo by Pat Grubb By Meg Olson A newly created position with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Washington University was tailor-made for communities like Point … more

Whidbey Tel expands its offerings

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

Fire district relies on Canadian help

Collectively, the Point Roberts Fire Department picked up 150 pounds of garbage along Benson Road on September 8. The pick up included four tires, paint and one battery, chief Christopher Carleton … more

Legal pot poses problems for some Canadians

By Pat Grubb If Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders is sure of one thing, it is this: Canada’s forthcoming nationwide legalization of marijuana on October 17 is going to mean … more
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