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Crossings – May and April 2020

Traffic into Point Roberts for May 2020 (2019 figures following): Passenger vehicles – 9,982 (232,319); Commercial vehicles – 187 (1,088). Traffic into Point Roberts for April 2020 … more

7/31/20 03:12 PM

Library quick picks – August

Bestsellers: From the … more

By Kris Lomedico | 7/31/20 02:51 PM

New York Times features Blaine in pandemic story

The New York Times featured Blaine in a July 18 story about the border closure’s effects on the town, titled “This Border Town Was on the Rise. Then the Pandemic Hit,” written by … more

7/23/20 04:05 PM

Border closure extended until late August

According to Canadian news reports, non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada is expected to remain blocked until at least August 21, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S. Neither … more

7/16/20 04:41 PM

County employees must take 32 hours unpaid time off, health department included

Whatcom County employees will be required to take unpaid time off within the next two months to reduce costs during the economic downturn caused by Covid-19. County council passed a resolution on … more

By Ian Haupt | 7/15/20 06:15 PM

Countywide partnership launches grant program for businesses

Applications will be accepted beginning this week for a competitive grant program called Whatcom ReStart – designed to support businesses and nonprofits throughout Whatcom County that have been … more

7/15/20 06:06 PM

SBA releases data on Payroll Protection Program recipients

In response to Freedom of Information Act requests, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has released information on loans made through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) that was … more

By Pat Grubb | 7/9/20 03:33 PM

Despite Canadian closure, cross-border meet-ups continue at Peace Arch Park

While the U.S./Canada border remains closed, Peace Arch Park has been a meeting point for many families and couples separated by the border. B.C. officials closed the Canadian side of the park on … more

By Kyra Planetz | 7/8/20 07:44 PM

State launches hotline to help with stress and anxiety

Washington state launched a support program and phone line called Washington Listens to help people manage stress and anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The support line number is … more

By Oliver Lazenby | 7/8/20 07:26 PM

Hospital district issues Request for Proposal

As expected, the Point Roberts Hospital District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to operate a general practice medical clinic on July 1. It was reported in the July issue of the All Point … more

By Pat Grubb | 7/2/20 06:59 PM

Virus cases increasing locally

The number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 is increasing in Whatcom County and health officials have investigated 20 outbreaks since the beginning of June, health department director Erika … more

By Oliver Lazenby | 7/2/20 03:41 PM

Parks board to re-start kayak program

Following a years’ long lapse in the Point Roberts parks district’s kayak program, it appears 2020 will be the blessed year for those who want to get back onto the waters surrounding the … more

By Pat Grubb | 7/2/20 03:38 PM

The Importance of Masks: Small actions with big results

Did you know that a family of mice can multiply to over 100,000 mice in a single year? Now: Imagine if the first two mice never met. That’s a difference of 99,998 mice. Covid-19 can work … more

From the Whatcom County Health Department | 7/1/20 07:50 PM

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6/26/20 09:28 PM

Hospital district votes to consider new operator

The Point Roberts hospital district board of commissioners have voted against automatically renewing SuperTrack’s contract to operate the local clinic on Benson Road. The board took action at a … more

By Pat Grubb | 6/26/20 09:20 PM

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Gabriel Joseph Almeida Botelho Gabriel’s parents are Joseph and Dina Botelho. • Honors: Vancouver College President’s Honour Society for average of 90 percent or higher … more

6/26/20 09:13 PM

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars has awarded $1,200 to each of the 2020 scholarship recipients listed below. The award represents the Point Roberts community’s commitment to helping … more

6/26/20 08:45 PM

Border closure looks certain to extend past July

The Canadian government continues to dash hopes that the U.S./Canada border will open any time in the foreseeable future. During a media briefing June 22, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau … more

By Pat Grubb | 6/26/20 08:37 PM

Boats head north to Canada

Boat owners are pulling their boats out of Point Roberts, keeping Westwind Marine busy right now, but concerned about the future as the marina empties. “It will have a major effect … more

By Meg Olson | 6/26/20 08:20 PM

Businesses respond to new rules

While the continuing closure of the border keeps cutting off the flow of Canadian customers, Point Roberts businesses started reopening as the county moved to Phase 2 in the Governor’s Safe … more

By Meg Olson | 6/26/20 07:57 PM