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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

Clinic receives letter of intent from Bellingham urgent care center

Dr. Mae Lary and Dr. Sean Bozorgzadeh, left, meet with the Point Roberts hospital district board of commissioners and superintendent Barbara Wayland in the community center’s former library room on … more

Family Service Center provides everything from school supplies to clean socks

By Oliver Lazenby For many students, new clothes and a backpack filled with fresh school supplies add excitement to the beginning of the school year. But not … more

County to host listening session about health on September 20

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Health Department is working on a report analyzing health differences throughout the county and it wants to hear from residents of Point Roberts, … more

Theresa Coe takes helm as new general manager of marina

By Meg Olson and Pat Grubb Theresa Coe has replaced Jacquelyne Everett as general manager of the Point Roberts Marina. “She has moved on to other avenues,” Coe … more

Candidates come to Point Roberts

Candidates come to Point Roberts for meet and greet and an open forum on Thursday, October 4. By Pat Grubb Point Roberts voters who are interested in the November … more

Experienced but with a new style, Blaine volleyball team is back

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s varsity volleyball team has its sights set on returning to the playoffs after coming up one game short of the state tournament last … more

The plight of orcas has everything to do with our water supply

By Ander Russell, clean water program manager at RE Sources for Sustainable Communities I have always had a soft spot for predators. Us wildlife biology majors called animals like … more
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