The Whatcom County Auditor has mailed ballots for the February 14 election and they are expected to be in all registered voters’ mail boxes by the end of this week.

Who needs Hawaii when you can surf in the waters off Lighthouse Marine Park as this intrepid fellow did during a recent bout of high waves.

Much of Whatcom County will now share a representative in Congress with parts of Seattle and Everett now that the state redistricting commission has finalized new district lines.

Point Roberts water district commissioners gave lawyers the go-ahead to draft a new policy that would require complete payment of the general facilities charge (GFC) before the district issues a certificate of water availability.

“We’re not discouraging volunteers. The minimum requirements need to be met,” fire commissioner David Gellatly said in response to an allegation that district training policies were driving away local volunteers.

Point Roberts residents can take part in a countywide energy efficiency program that has helped county residents save hundreds of dollars per year on energy bills.

The Washington State Senate Energy, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee voted unanimously on January 9 to refer a bill to the Ways and Means Committee that would make the Discover Pass transferable between two vehicles.

A local resident has been charged with felony assault and threats after allegedly threatening to kill officers at the port of entry and assaulting local deputies.

Blaine school district voters will be deciding on the annual maintenance and operations funding as well as a scaled-back capital expenditure bond issue. District superintendent Ron Spanjer was recently asked about state education cuts and the election.

It’s no surprise Heidi Baxter has something new in the works. In a life rich in talents and wide-ranging interests, there’s always something notable. Consider the llama standing tall in the pasture just north of Lighthouse Marine Park.

The Point Roberts quilters have pooled their talents and resources to create four unique quilts as a fundraiser for the library construction fund. The Lily Point quilt, wonky house quilt, natural dye quilt and children's I-spy quilt will be raffled off, with tickets for sale at Fiber Fest at the community center February 18, and the winners will be drawn as that event winds down.

Jennifer Urquhart and Jeff Wilmot instructing primary school students who are using some of the 15 digital cameras the pair donated to the school.

Thanks to a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision NW Sky Ferry will offer more flexibility and lower prices for its service to Point Roberts.

Just as parks district commissioners approved the first step toward converting Julius Fire Station into a new library, a far more ambitious plan for the library and other community facilities was proposed.

Lots of fun was to be had at the Family Games Night at the community center on January 14. The events are held on the second Saturday of the month. Photo by Deven Cano.

The highlight of the year for the Historical Society was the open house in honor of Judy Ross who gifted 18 wall quilts to the society.

The parking lot and restrooms at Lily Point Marine Park may look complete, but they’re not.

Local health care practitioner Annelle Norman is organizing a series of Valentine’s Day events as fundraisers to help free slaves in Northern Sudan.

This year’s Annual General Meeting of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) in July proved to be a big success, attracting greater attendance and participation.

It has been another busy year for Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS), and the fundraising arm of our society, the Point-Interface e-mail community bulletin board.

Point Roberts residents will share a Congressional representative with parts of Seattle and Everett now that the state redistricting commission has finalized new district lines.

A Port of Bellingham commissioner will attend the next Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association meeting, which will be devoted to discussion of the port’s plans for the Point.

Proponents of a community gym in the Julius fire station on Gulf Road are ready to go, but the space isn’t ready for them.

The Point Roberts parks district is set to take a first decisive step toward expanding the library.