Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrested a 27-year-old Blaine woman who allegedly stole a vehicle and attempted to elude police by ramming the car into a patrol vehicle … more

The Port of Bellingham is hosting a marine trades job and internship fair Thursday, May 19 at Fishermen’s Pavilion in Bellingham.  The event will run 12-4 p.m. at the pavilion in … more

The Northwest Tune-Up announced its inaugural festival will be July 8-10, with events taking place in Bellingham’s waterfront district and on Galbraith Mountain. Early bird tickets are on sale … more

The most recent Canada Order In Council (OIC) has reverted to the previous rules, at least when it comes to children under the age of 12. Parents of kids who weren’t fully vaccinated and … more

A Birch Bay manhunt for a 34-year-old man who reportedly assaulted a victim with a knife ended when the man was booked into Whatcom County Jail after being found covered in blood on April 12. The man … more

Travelers who are just getting around to renewing their NEXUS membership or applying for the first time should be prepared for long waits at the border while their application slowly wends its way … more

The Borderites grabbed two big wins against Lynden Christian and Nooksack Valley April 5 at Pipeline Fields in an odd mid-week doubleheader during spring break.  Blaine was scheduled to play … more

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns to the theater this year with a slate of 32 films from 12 countries, all directed by women. The festival will spotlight in-person … more

Blaine composer and flute player Shere Lowe is one of over a hundred classically-trained musicians worldwide who are using their talent to raise funds for Ukraine through a five-volume album … more

Question: I’ve heard the Traffic Safety Commission talking about how most drivers aren’t driving distracted (something like nine out of 10.) I find that hard to believe. When I look … more

The Blaine school board formally supported superintendent Christopher Granger’s work with Spokane-based law firm Stevens Clay, P.S. in having the Blaine school district join a pending lawsuit … more

Question: Sometimes while driving on a freeway with three or more lanes I’ll see another driver change two or more lanes at once. I was under the impression that you’re only supposed to change … more

The Ides of March came two weeks early for one misfortunate water recreationist who had to be rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard after he drifted out into Boundary Bay after dark on Monday, February 28. more

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has been awarded a $31,000 grant to make this year’s summer kids camp just what local kids need after two years of Covid-19 lockdown. … more

T-Mobile users may be getting more bars on the Point. In February SBA Communications sent an email to the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District that they were in contract negotiations with … more

The Commons is open every Saturday from noon–2:30 p.m., in the back room at the community center. On Saturday, March 26, Point Roberts resident Marty Haulena, head veterinarian at the Vancouver … more

Noel Newbold has been appointed to fill the position vacated by former hospital district commissioner Richard Dennis who resigned February 9 after announcing his plan to move to Texas with his wife. … more

The Editor: I am writing to pay tribute and wish a fond farewell to a wonderful friend and a true community leader, Jennifer Urquhart. Jennifer will be heading back to her Tidewater, … more

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce will continue to push to have a policy allowing temporary and seasonal workers coming to the Point from Canada reinstated. The temporary worker visa program was … more