Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Point Roberts Washington.
Whatcom County Asian giant hornet trapping season begins, citizen trappers needed
Traps used are made from a 2-liter or 64-ounce plastic bottles and target Asian giant hornet workers in the summer and fall.
What to know about setting off fireworks this 4th of July in your area of Whatcom County
Here are the city and county laws as they apply to buying and setting off consumer fireworks.
Heat advisory issued starting this weekend
Officials warn that heading to cool off at the Nooksack River presents another set of hazards.
Citizen receives highest civilian award from Whatcom Sheriff’s Office
“Deeter disregarded his own safety and provided the cover fire from his own weapon.”
Tips for keeping your house or apartment cool during warmer days
Given the cool weather this spring, there has not been an opportunity to acclimate to these higher temperatures.
Much warmer weather remains in the Whatcom County weather forecast
“This level of heat will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness to heat-sensitive people and pets.”
Whatcom mayors to WA Ecology: Your meetings with tribal leadership have stalled river solutions
“Tribal leadership refused to join the Solutions Table process, preferring to wait until an adjudication is filed, …”
A taste of summer-like weather appears in the forecast, but won’t stick around
Temperatures into the 80s are forecast for some areas.
Juneteenth closures planned across the state including some in Whatcom County
The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865 when U.S. troops announced the end of slavery in Texas and began to enforce emancipation there.
WA Employment Security reports 2,300 fewer jobs available last month but 2021 wages were up 7.5%
Job losses included 6,600 retail positions and 3,800 professional and business services jobs.
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