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Boats head north to Canada

Boat owners are pulling their boats out of Point Roberts, keeping Westwind Marine busy right now, but concerned about the future as the marina empties.   “It will have a major effect … more

Businesses respond to new rules

While the continuing closure of the border keeps cutting off the flow of Canadian customers, Point Roberts businesses started reopening as the county moved to Phase 2 in the Governor’s Safe … more

The 4th of July celebration goes on

There won’t be a parade this Fourth of July but Breakwaters Bar and Grill owner Whitney McElroy is planning a socially distanced outdoor party complete with fireworks. “It’s just … more

Cash flow trickles into water district

The Point Roberts water district is feeling the squeeze like other local businesses with no Canadian consumers in Point Roberts this summer. “With the predicted water usage down this summer, … more

Parks still hoping for kids program

Point Roberts Park and Recreation District’s annual kids’ camp is ready to go for an abbreviated session if Whatcom County can meet the requirements to move to phase 3 of the … more

Social space, seal-wise

The harbor seal breeding season has started in northwest Washington, and the National Marine Fisheries Service is reminding people to stay away from seal pups left alone on the beach. Seals and … more

Letters to the Editor – July

The Editor: We, the people of Point Roberts, Democrats, Republicans, independents and those of other political or national identity who have held space in this place called Point Roberts during … more

In the garden– July

Ah, mid-to-late summer marks the time that all the hard work in spring and early summer pays off. The flush of spring color might have faded, but July and August are the months when many annuals and … more

Church News– July

We are starting to come back to life. People are out enjoying the sunshine. Restaurants are filling outdoor spaces, stores are re-opening. We still feel limitations, but our wings are drying and … more

Coming Up– July

PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, July 6, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Email club president Michele Wallis at wb6f@pointroberts.net for meeting invitation. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, July 7 at 7 … more

Library quick picks– July

Bestsellers:   Blessing to Cherish Lauraine Snelling Squeeze Me Carl Hiaasen Missing & Endangered J.A. Jance The Palace Christopher Reich   Movies:   And … more

Crossings– March and April 2020

Traffic into Point Roberts for March 2020 (2019 figures following): Passenger vehicles– 79,576 (189,818); Commercial vehicles – 1,531 (992).   Traffic into Point … more

Sheriff's Reports– June

June 19, 11:22 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Julius Drive. June 16, 11:17 a.m.: Security check cold call on Edwards Drive. June 13, 10:23 a.m.: Security check cold call on Garth … more

Calling all grads!

  If you are graduating from high school, college or other … more

Petition to relax border restrictions gets Canadian TV coverage

John Beals, the local resident who started a petition asking the Canadian government to relax restrictions that prevent Point Roberts residents from traveling through B.C. to the mainland, was … more

Sign message calls for protest in Point Roberts

A message written sometime during the early morning hours on June 2 on the Gulf Road community notice board calling for a protest at the Marketplace received no response by residents. Just two of the … more

Covid-19 testing at firehall Sunday, June 7

 In cooperation with the Point Roberts health clinic, the fire department will be again offering Covid-19 testing this Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Benson Road fire hall. Those … more
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