Emily and the Strays was one of several bands at the Eagle SunFest on August 5, sponsored by EagleSkyeNet founded by Jeff Butts, l. Butts talked about protecting eagles in Point Roberts and his … more

A Hankapalooza party in Maple Beach brought out a crowd of more than 80 people celebrating Hank Williams on August 19. The semi-annual Hank Williams Party started in 1976. Three of the original … more

Maple Beach Bike Parade on July 29 brings out the smiles. more

Special meeting to be held The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has tentatively planned a special meeting for mid-September to discuss the results of a survey that ran from May to July … more

Preliminary August 1 primary election results give insight into what is to come for the November 2023 general election, including the Whatcom County Executive race, where incumbent Satpal Sidhu and … more

Scientists are keeping a close eye on Drayton Harbor and north county waters after discovering a sizable population of juvenile European green crabs, indicating growth of the highly invasive species. … more

A dry summer has led to the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office upgrading the burn ban to a stage two ban, which prohibits all open burning in unincorporated county areas. The fire … more

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has delayed the recreational crab season in Blaine, Birch Bay and other areas of north Whatcom County because many crab shells haven’t … more

Scientists are keeping a close eye on Drayton Harbor waters after discovering a sizable population of juvenile European green crabs, indicating growth of the highly invasive species.  In … more

A power outage that impacted swaths of Blaine for over two hours on Saturday, August 12 forced U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to shut down the Peace Arch border crossing until power was … more

Between Eagle SunFest and Kora’s Carnival, August 5 was certainly an informative, fun and entertaining day on the Point. Kora’s Carnival, pictured above, had games, a bounce house, a live … more

Just months after the first Birch Bay governance survey was released to the public, another survey has opened to include input from unincorporated residents just outside of the Birch Bay urban growth … more

The newly established Maritime Washington National Heritage Area rolled out a network of resources on its website to celebrate Washington’s seaside culture.  The heritage area … more

Decorated bikes and balloons made for a colorful Kids Bike Parade on July 29 during the Maple Beach Regatta. more

This month is the 50th anniversary of the most famous person ever held in the Point Roberts jail. On August 9, 1973, John Meier, the man who some credit with bringing down the president of the United … more

Kenji Nose is seeking a like-minded individual to share in his dream of embarking on a worldwide sailing journey. Nose needs someone who is willing to dedicate two years to building a unique boat in … more

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