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Local golf course news

With rumors swirling, Jane Huang said she has not dissolved her partnership with Kenji Nose nor has she abandoned plans to improve the local golf course. “We are still in the … more

An easy ride

Dale and Scott Ferris of West Vancouver try out the new e-bikes at Pedal Pushers on Gulf Road. Available for rental or purchase, the electric-powered bikes mean there’s no excuse … more

Solid waste taxing district considered

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) has unanimously endorsed a motion asking the county to look into a taxing district that would support solid waste management on the … more

Border crossing by boat getting harder

By Meg Olson The rules are getting tighter for pleasure boaters who choose to cross the border. At a March 4 meeting at the Point Roberts Marina, U.S. Customs and … more

RV rental proposal gaining steam

By Meg Olson Joan Dickerson is asking the Point Roberts community to get behind an amendment to county code that would allow a recreational vehicle rental business to operate out of … more

The benefits of volunteering

Perla Glanzer, Annelle Norman, Dina Boykiw, Galen Wood, Circle of Care. By Annelle Norman Did you know that studies have shown a multitude of benefits are derived from volunteering? Not just for the … more

FOPRL – The state of the new library

By Judy Ross By the time you are reading this, the future of our new library will mostly likely be a fact, but as I write, we are still negotiating a final Memorandum of … more

Sheriff's Reports April 2017

February 17, 5:33 p.m.: Domestic order violation cold call on Vista Way. February 18, 12:05 p.m.: Alarm audible on Marine Drive. February 19, 10:52 p.m.: Liquor law … more

PRCAC moves towards merging character plan

Photo by Judy Ross By Meg Olson There was less flash and more substance to the discussion as the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) continued to wrestle with what to do with the … more

Reef starts catering to all ages

  Ailish Wallace and her daughters Áine and Sophia enjoy a meal at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. By Meg Olson Kiniski’s Reef Tavern is now welcoming all ages to their restaurant and patio. As of … more

Fibre Fest 2017

[slideshow_deploy id='8094'] Fibre Fest, held March 4 at the community center, featured a wide variety of fiber arts, as well as demonstrations and displays. more

Inslee signs bill assuring levy lid until 2019 expiration

By Grace Swanson WNPA Olympia News Bureau Governor Jay Inslee signed into law March 15 legislation that will keep the school levy lid at 28 percent for most … more

New library pretty much a go

By Pat Grubb Thursday, March 16 After years of fundraising and a disappointing election result, it appears that the campaign to build a new library … more

Local artists come together to create

Photo by Jollena Tylor Drop-in art evenings, organized by Blue Heron Gallery owner Kitty Doyle, are “an informal gathering for people to do their own thing,” she said. Adult and teenage artists … more

State Senator Doug Ericksen to hold town hall meeting Saturday

Senator Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, will hold a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham. “This is a great … more

Governor limits state agencies’ assistance in enforcing President’s immigration ban

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order on February 23 to limit state agencies’ help in enforcing … more

Blaine school district faces tough budget challenge

By Oliver Lazenby and Grace Swanson, WNPA Olympia News Bureau The Blaine school district is beginning to plan its budget for the 2017-18 school year, a difficult job since the … more

Traditional fiber arts return to springtime show

By Meg Olson Fibre Fest is back, celebrating the Point’s long tradition of fiber and textile art. On Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Gulf Road … more

Point Roberts kids craft valentines

Mia McSkimmings shows off one of her creations at the Point Roberts Library’s Valentines Day cards and crafts event on Tuesday, February 7. Photo by Meg Olson more

Circle of Care offering scholarships

By Annelle Norman After a year of supporting residents with rides to the grocery store, providing soup for ill folks and their families, transporting people to doctors and chemo … more
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