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WSDA plans to track and trap Asian giant hornets

As if the new coronavirus weren’t bad enough, another scourge from Asia is likely to affect some Whatcom County residents this year. After receiving reports of Asian giant hornets in the … more

Women’s film festival to take place online May 14-17

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival will present its 2020 festival online this year from Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17. The festival had originally been scheduled to take … more

Northern Whatcom County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvest

The following notice was received on May 6 from the Whatcom County Health Department: Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin has reached unsafe levels in molluscan shellfish in Drayton … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 5

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 5 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.  more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 4

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 4 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.  more

Covid-19 testing May 9, new less intrusive swabs

The Point Roberts fire department in cooperation with the Point Roberts Clinic will be conducting another round of testing this Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  To get tested for … more

Governor announces plans for four phases of re-opening

Washington governor Jay Inslee extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 31 and announced a four-phase plan to re-open the state, beginning Tuesday, May 5. Each phase allows … more

The number of new virus cases is on the rise in Whatcom County

After a lull, the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Whatcom County is on the rise again. In the week ending May 2, 29 people in Whatcom County tested positive for the new coronavirus, up … more

Senior menus for May 6 through May 8

Wednesday, May 6: Cheese ravioli with an alfredo, spinach sauce & Italian sausage, veggies, salad and fruit Friday, May 8:  Cod with lemon dill sauce, brown rice, veggies, cole slaw, … more

Nielson’s Building Center extending hours

Starting Monday, May 4  Nielson’s Building Center will be extending their hours of operation.  Their new hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Neilson's Building Center … more

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Love in the Time of Coronavirus - This couple, separated by a ditch and the border between Canada and the U.S., were scheduled to get married last weekend. Their plans are on hold until the border … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 1

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 1 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.  more

Curbside trash and solid waste operations to continue

Cando Recycling and Disposal will continue to operate as usual after the sudden death of founder David Gellatly in late April. “David was a responsible business owner and, as such, ensured … more

Point Roberts lagging in submitting census forms

As of April 28, 61.6 percent of Whatcom County households had completed the 2020 census questionnaires, which can only be done online, by mail or by phone. But Point Roberts, Birch Bay and a few … more

With a little help from your friends

Circle of Care has funds available to help people through life’s little emergencies, from broken eyeglasses to keeping the heat on. The “Our Finest Hour” fund was started with … more

Covid-19 affects the parks of the Point

Meghan Kelly’s first season as the ranger of the Point’s four county parks is off to a very different start than previous years. “I had to let go our camp hosts that have been … more

For sale or for investment?

Informally known as the old cannery, Blackfish Resort has been listed for sale for just under $8 million, but developer Steve O’Neill says the move is more about attracting potential investors … more

Pets of Point Roberts

Check some of the local pets arounf the Point!  more

Around the Point

It all started with an article in the Globe and Mail newspaper on March 20 titled “The unique threat of illness in Point Roberts.” However, it wasn’t until the Guardian published … more

April birthday celebrations on the Point!

There were two big 90th birthdays in April. Sally Roberts celebrated on the 3rd while Lola Loreen had the cake on the 15th.     more
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