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Taxpayer annual meeting coming up

Whidbey Telecom Chief Marketing Officer Chris McKnight will be the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) Annual General meeting talking about what’s new on the … more

We apologize for the delay, says Hospital District

Editorial by Elaine Komusi, outgoing superintendent In November, the Point Roberts Public Hospital District launched a Community Survey intended to gather valuable information about patient … more

The Spirit of '79

By Pauli DeHaan The year 1976 marked the 200th birthday of the United States and the whole country was buzzing with excitement. After attending a Blaine school meeting, a … more

How to follow county fireworks rules on the Fourth

Before making your Fourth of July end with a bang, make sure you are following the rules for fireworks in Whatcom County. Legal consumer fireworks … more

Turn up your radios! Radio operators go on air this weekend

By Meg Olson This weekend the Point Roberts Amateur Radio Club will be on the air at the Gulf Road Community Center communicating with hundreds of other radio operators all … more

Shell center supports local artists

The Point Roberts Shell Center is hosting an outdoor gallery showing to help local artists market their work. “Come show off your talent and sell something while you're at it!” … more

PRCAC disbands, rethinks waste subcommittee

The PRCAC meeting discussed changes to the subcommittee on June 12.       Photo by Meg Olson By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) has voted unanimously to disband … more

County council votes 5-2 in favor of waste pickup proposal

PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher speaks to county council at their regular meeting on June 5. / Photo by Dee Gough Editor's Note: This article has been revised and edited from the version originally … more

School district aims to streamline communication

A preview of the new Blaine School District app, which will launch at the end of summer. Photo courtesy of Blaine School District. By Oliver Lazenby By the end of summer, the Blaine school district … more

Planning, fireworks fundraising for July 4th begins

By Meg Olson The United States of America will be 214-years-old this year and Point Roberts is throwing a party! Independence Day recognizes the … more

Impressive turnout for state, county positions

By Stefanie Donahue Voters are sure to be on the edge of their seats this midterm election. According to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, 77 people threw in … more

County council moves curb trash pickup mandate along

Barbara Bradstock concludes her remarks before Whatcom County Council on May 22.Photo by Pat Grubb By Pat Grubb Proposed amendments to Whatcom County’s solid waste ordinance that would end curbside … more

Kiniski’s Reef Tavern celebrates its 30th anniversary

Kiniski's Reef. By Meg Olson As Nick Kiniski finished up his 29th year as owner of Kiniski’s Reef Tavern last June, he had the iconic property on the market. It isn’t for sale anymore. “I … more

Save the whales by staying away

With the boating season underway, Lifeforce Ocean Friends is reminding everyone on the water that safe distances keep both marine mammals and people free from harm. Humpback, gray … more

New library nears completion

By Judy Ross The Friends held its annual general meeting this past month and celebrated the near completion of the new library with cake and a tour of the premises. Members commented on how … more

Circle of Care holds very successful fundraiser

Diana and Max Briand, owners of South Beach House Restaurant.Photo by Annelle Norman By Annelle Norman The owners of South Beach House, Max and Diane Briand, again this year, very generously … more

Falk steps up to the plate, again

Stephen Falk. Photo by Pat Grubb Stephen Falk will take Robin Nault’s place as commissioner on the Point Roberts Hospital District board. At their May 2 meeting, district commissioners chose to … more

An experienced hand is installed

Barbara Wayland. Photo by Pat Grubb New hospital district superintendent Barbara Wayland brings to the position a combination of decades in the healthcare business and experience with the local … more

Co-op reorganized and renamed

By Annelle Norman The Point Roberts HomeGrown Co-op has reorganized into a community garden, taking the name of Benson Road HomeGrown Gardens (BRHGG) and is thriving once again. The property … more

Eight gardens to be showcased in 2018 tour

Photo by Rhiannon Allen By Meg Olson Eight local gardeners will be opening their gates to the public for the 15th Point Roberts Garden Tour starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 15. “The gardens … more
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