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Hospital district passes state audit

By Pat Grubb A recently completed Washington state local government assessment audit of the Point Roberts Hospital District for 2015 and 2016 found no problems with the district’s internal … more

Point Roberts Press rakes in a record 25 WNPA awards

By Stefanie Donahue It’s been a record year for Point Roberts Press, Inc.’s The Northern Light and sister publications. During the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association … more

PREP receives $18,000 grant

Back row: from l., Judson Meraw, Sandi Newmen, Pinky Vargas, Shant Tersakian, Henry Rosenthal. Front row: Esther Rosenthal, Virginia Lester, Ed Lester, Pat Harper, Mark Robbins, Tom Bailey and Steve … more

School district considering new projects

The Blaine school board has appointed 12 people to a “facility needs review committee,” which will study the district’s short-term construction, maintenance and infrastructure … more

New library gets off to a fast start

The old Julius Fire Station on Gulf Road begins its transformation into the new Point Roberts library. Photo by Pat Grubb.   The backside of Julius Fire Station on Gulf Road was torn down in … more

Around the Point

Circle of Care is seeking to add to its caregiver referral list. Those interested in providing paid-in home care and have a certification as a Home Care Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant, please … more

Local writes Point history book

^ Mark Swenson By Meg Olson The more local history buff Mark Swenson learned about the Point’s unique place in the history of the Salish Sea, the more he thought, “There’s a book here.” … more

Election 2017 Coverage

The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association held a Candidates Forum on October 2 at the Point Roberts Community Center. Whatcom County Council candidates, Blaine School District and Port of … more

PRCAC meeting proposes new waste collection plan

The Whatcom County Health Department's analysis suggested minimum service levels for a new waste collection regime during the PRCAC meeting on October 10. By Pat Grubb If all goes according to plan, … more

County fire marshal lifts burn ban

Recent rainfall has allowed the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office to lift the ban on outdoor burning. The change went into effect at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 2. In Whatcom … more

County election office gears up for November 7 Election

With the November 7 general election just around the corner, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has installed three new ballot drop boxes, including a new one in Point Roberts. There are now a … more

Marina sees first dredging in 8 years

The marina applied for new permits that will allow 47,000 cubic yards to be dredged in the next 10 years. By Pat Grubb Marina Dredging The arrival of a barge bearing heavy equipment on Monday, … more

Psychiatric nurse offers behavioral services at clinic

By Shanon Hardie, Chief Operating Officer Unity Care NW began providing access to behavioral health services at the Point Roberts clinic in mid-April. Though the contract between … more

Blackfish development purchased

File photo By Meg Olson Blackfish Resort has purchased the project property at 775 Marine Drive, paving the way for the long-planned resort to become a reality. Principal Steve O’Neill said the … more

Boardwalk to get serious haircut. Again.

Going, going, going, gone. Whatcom County parks department has cut the boardwalk down from 30,000 to 8,000 square feet. Photo by Andrew Grubb By Meg Olson Once again, the boardwalk at Lighthouse … more

Sheriff's Reports October 2017

August 21, 8:48 a.m.: Death investigation on Gulf Road. August 21, 9:23 p.m.: Assault cold call on Marine Drive. August 22, 2:41 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Harbor … more

Taxpayers group urges passage of parks district levy

By Meg Olson The board of directors of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association have voted unanimously to endorse and support passage of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District … more

Full slate of candidates on tap for voters event

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association has a full guest list for its annual candidate’s night. The event will be held at the community center on Gulf Road … more

Olson appointed to Blaine City Council

Meg Olson. Photo by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue Meg Olson, news and features editor of the All Point Bulletin has been appointed to Blaine City Council which is back to full-strength after a … more

The Deli wins coveted food award

Rhonda Bordeville is the person behind the Silver Platter award recently given to the Deli at the Point Roberts Marketplace. Photo by Louise Mugar The Deli at Point Roberts Marketplace received top … more
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