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Blaine anchor chain manufacturer faces impacts if Congress doesn’t close loopholes

U.S. lawmakers are calling on Congress to close loopholes that, if ignored, could lead to job losses for a Blaine manufacturer. Lister Chain and Forge, at 3810 Loomis Trail Road, is the only … more

By Grace McCarthy | 5/6/21 02:47 PM

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: May 1

Whatcom County Health Department officials say they’ve seen a decrease in Covid-19 vaccine demand within recent weeks, but it’s too soon to know the reason. In an email to The … more

By Grace McCarthy | 5/5/21 07:27 PM

CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns May 13

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns for a fifth year and its second virtual event Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 22, showcasing women-directed films from around the … more

By Sienna Boucher | 5/5/21 07:12 PM

Concerns about the vaccine? Local health expert has answers

The Covid-19 pandemic has been part of our world for over a year. Millions of Americans have had Covid-19 and thousands have died from it. Not since the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918 have we … more

By Beth Sanborn | 5/5/21 06:57 PM

Tourism chief looking to help diversify economy

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism president and CEO Sandy Ward recently visited Point Roberts and she apparently liked what she saw: She’s rented a place to stay for the Fourth of July weekend … more

By Pat Grubb | 4/29/21 10:35 PM

Fire chief offers to vaccinate Americans living in B.C. and Canadians as well

Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton is approaching the Washington congressional delegation with a unique idea for cross-border collaboration – using Point Roberts as a vaccination … more

By Meg Olson | 4/29/21 10:30 PM

Sidhu delivers first State of the County address

County executive Satpal Sidhu gave his first State of the County address at the April 6 Whatcom County Council meeting, outlining the tumultuous year since he took office in January 2020 and … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/29/21 10:14 PM

Lighthouse Park camping looking better but still not for sure

With one seasonal staffer on board and a candidate to fill the second position, the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation department is poised to have a limited opening of the Lighthouse Marine Park … more

4/29/21 10:07 PM

PRCAC to hold candidate meeting

With the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce opting to withdraw from the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC), the remaining committee members have voted to ask that the county designate … more

By Meg Olson | 4/29/21 10:06 PM

In the days of Ben's Store...

For 64 years, the corner of Tyee Drive and Gulf Road was anchored by a Point Roberts institution, Ben’s Store. A pillar of the community, Ben’s Store was a true general store, providing … more

By Mark Swenson | 4/29/21 10:00 PM

Thank Goodness for our volunteers!

4/29/21 09:48 PM

Getting closer: 664 vaccinated through fire district and health clinic program

A total of 664 people have now been vaccinated through the fire district and health clinic program. Second doses were administered to 203 people on Sunday, April 25 in a well-organized and efficient … more

4/29/21 09:40 PM

Crossings – May 2021

January 2021 (2020): Vehicles – 12,248 (135,730); Pedestrians – 2 (1,488); Commercial – 275 (1,617). February 2021 (2020 ): Vehicles – 11,172 (151,777); Pedestrians - 11 … more

4/29/21 09:30 PM

People of the Point: Breeda and Mike

Joining a welcome group of newcomers, Breeda Desmond and Mike Bell find life in Point Roberts is “even better than we could have believed.” And they didn’t find us online. Their … more

By Margot Griffiths | 4/29/21 09:29 PM

Church News – May 2021

Just over a week ago, we observed Earth Day. And just over a week from now, we will celebrate Mother’s Day. So it seems appropriate to explore our Biblical and theological call to honor our … more

By Gina Gaudet | 4/29/21 09:18 PM

Church needs financial assistance

The sanctuary at Trinity Lutheran Church will remain unusable until a $200,000 stabilization project can make the 100-year-old worship room buildingsafe. Church manager Louise Cassidy said they … more

4/29/21 09:16 PM

Canada travel ill-advised: CDC

The CDC continues to advise Americans not to travel to Canada, even if vaccinated. The agency issued its highest Covid-19 alert for travelers on April 2, advising that Covid-19 levels in Canada were … more

4/29/21 09:02 PM

Regenerative farm planned for site

Owners of a Point Roberts property that has drawn county scrutiny for extensive land disturbance say they are working to build a farm. “It will all be regenerative farming combining … more

By Meg Olson | 4/29/21 09:01 PM

A home-grown 4th of July coming up

Ideas for this year’s Fourth of July in Point Roberts are coming from a group of community-based volunteers who want to create a special, grass roots event, by and for the community. While … more

By Meg Olson | 4/29/21 08:52 PM

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: April 24

Whatcom County has had a total of 7,991 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 305 probable cases (8,296 total cases), according to April 26 Washington State Department of … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/28/21 08:50 PM