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House on Peltier Drive destroyed by fire 
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Borderite sports roundup: Sprinters shine at Sunny and 70 Invitational, tennis earns first win

The spring regular season has come to an end, and postseason madness is on the horizon. In the past week, girls tennis earned their first win of the season on Senior Night, and track and field had a …
Wednesday, May 7

Icelandic tapestry to make stop in Point Roberts on North America tour

A presentation on nearly a football field-sized Icelandic tapestry that depicts one of the country’s most popular sagas will be given at Blaine Public Library as part of the tapestry’s …
Wednesday, May 14

Residential fire on Edwards Drive

One house was destroyed and another severely damaged in a residential fire at 1641 Edwards Drive around 9 a.m. on May 8. Three fire trucks from Point Roberts, one from Delta and another from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue attended. …
Thursday, May 8

Outbound inspections back up border traffic

Outbound border inspections that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started deploying at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway ports of entry in Blaine have some residents scratching their heads …
Wednesday, May 7
The spring regular season has come to an end, and postseason madness is on the horizon. In the past week, girls tennis earned their first win of the season on Senior Night, and track and field had a …
Wednesday, May 7
Whatcom County is accepting comments on the anticipated environmental impact of its comprehensive plan, which will shape how the county plans for the next two decades of growth. The county, as …
Wednesday, May 7
Knowing the facts can help you spot stroke warning signs and act quickly. You may know someone who has had a stroke – or perhaps you hear more about this condition in May because …
Wednesday, May 7
International Marketplace owner Ali Hayton, r., describes what Point Roberts is going through as a result of Trump’s tariffs to U.S. Senator Patty Murray, l., Surrey mayor Brenda Locke and WWU Border Policy Research Institute director Laurie Trautman at an April 24 roundtable discussion.
Sen. Patty Murray meets with cross-border leaders
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) held a roundtable discussion with leaders from Blaine, Surrey and Point Roberts to discuss how the Trump administration’s tariff war and threats to Canada were …
Thursday, May 1
Aaron Garza, l., dives into first base after a single against Mt. Vernon on April 29.
Blaine baseball falls to MLB prospect-powered Mt. Vernon
The spring sports regular season is in its final throes before postseason madness begins. Borderite baseball took a dive after its six-game winning streak, dropping its last four games, as did …
Wednesday, April 30
Strings & Things International Music Festival tickets on sale now!
 Starting Thursday, May 1, tickets are on sale for Strings & Things International Music Festival, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12 at the Point Roberts Marina. …
Thursday, May 1
Joseph Shay places a ballot in the official drop box at Blaine Public Library on October 24, 2024.
Deadline to file for elected office coming up
Residents seeking elected office have from May 5 to 9 to register as a candidate for upcoming elections. The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has two seats up for election while the fire, …
Thursday, May 1
Veronica North’s EP “double bar line.”
Veronica North headlining at Wild Buffalo House of Music
Veronica North is a local artist who was born and raised in Point Roberts. She will be headlining at The Wild Buffalo House of Music in Bellingham on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. North will be headlining …
Thursday, May 1

Happy 40th birthday, APB!

Golf course grand opening

Friday, April 25

Superintendent resigns

In a special meeting on March 31, the Blaine school board accepted the resignation letter of superintendent Christopher Granger, who will serve his last day for the district on June 30. Granger …
Friday, April 25

Library seeks levy LID lift

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) will go out for its first replacement levy in 16 years during the August 5 primary election. The WCLS Board of Trustees approved placing the first levy …
Friday, April 25

PRCAC news...

During a meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) on April 17, Jared Oberhaus, an at-large member, provided an update on the broadband infrastructure project currently …

Friday, April 25
s The Point Roberts fire district’s new ambulance goes into service on April 1, replacing an ambulance that was totalled in an accident last October. The 2024 state of the art Type 1 ambulance cost $270,000 less the $164,000 in insurance payout for the old one. The district will also be activating its new radio system thanks to a $241,000 grant less a 5 percent match payment by the district.
Have body, will travel
Fire chief Christopher Carleton has announced that a resolution regarding the transport of bodies from Point Roberts to the mainland U.S. has been reached. In an email sent April 18, Carleton wrote …
Friday, April 25
Kayaks and paddleboards are available for use at Maple Beach (on the corner of Roosevelt Way and Bay View Drive) and Lighthouse Marine Park. Beforehand, users must provide the park district with proof of address and read and sign the program rules and safety waivers found on the parks website: prparkandrec.org/kayak.
Really? Behind the shed? C’mon!
Summer is around the corner, and the park district’s paddleboard and kayak program is gearing up again. It is a popular program, with nearly 400 people having signed up in 2024. At the April 14 …
Friday, April 25
An engaged and engaging audience participated in the workshop held April 3 at the Gulf Road community center.
Resilient Point Roberts to meet May 1
On April 3, community members gathered at the Point Roberts Community Center for a workshop hosted by Resilient Point Roberts. During the meeting, community members contributed their ideas and …
Friday, April 25
Order by by 9 a.m. Tuesday, pickup on Thursday.
Marketplace offers organic orders
Point Roberts Marketplace has launched a new organic buying group to provide fresh, high-quality organic produce at great prices. The program began on February 28. A list of available organic …
Friday, April 25
Strings and Things Music Festival 2024
Around the Point
Run for office? Local residents wanting to make a difference have from May 5 to 9 to register as a candidate for upcoming elections. The Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District has two seats …
Friday, April 25
Monthly updates

Question of the Month: What is your favorite spring flower?

Friday, April 25
Seniors Point, menu, eat, restaurant
Seniors Point: May
Friday, May 2: Chef’s choice Wednesday, May 7: Chicken strips with honey mustard, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables and apple slices Friday, May 9: Apricot glazed pork chops, real …
Friday, April 25
Letters to the Editor: May
The Editor: As a long-time property owner and avid boater out of Point Roberts I am very disappointed in Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department for abandoning us regarding the boat …
Friday, April 25
Point by the numbers: May issue
Fire Incidents for March 2025 Total calls 33: EMS calls 9, resulting in the following transports: Saint Joseph Hospital 1, county medic 2, Airlift Northwest 4; fire classification 7 resulting in …
Friday, April 25
Deadly Accident
Sheriff's Reports: May issue
April 3, 9:55 a.m.: Assist agency on Evergreen Lane. April 4, 10:39 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Evergreen Lane. April 4, 3:42 p.m.: Vehicle abandoned on APA and Paul’s roads. …
Friday, April 25

Julia Carlson retired!

Julia Carlson has made it official – she retired from Umpqua Bank on March 28. She began working at then-Sterling Bank back in 1998, 27 years ago. Congratulations, Julia!

Friday, April 25
Monthly columns
 In the Garden: May
Welcome to the merry month of May, the official kickoff of summer gardens. May brings us Mother’s Day, the end of the school year, and the pleasures of outdoor activities, including gatherings …
Friday, April 25
Trinity Community Lutheran Church, one of Point Roberts’ oldest buildings, is in danger of collapsing and needs $200,000 in repairs.
Church News: May
The Joy of Easter Spring is symbolic as a time of renewal and dedication. The earth is blessed with new growth, as ranchers and farmers welcome the birth of baby chicks, ducklings, calves and …
Friday, April 25
Hey, kids! Check out the summer reading program at the Point Roberts Library. Fun books, fun times.
Library quick picks: May
Bestsellers: Three Days in June……………………….Anne Tyler Battle …
Friday, April 25

 

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 Whatcom County to hold paint recycling event
Get ready, spring cleaners. Have an old can of paint or two in the garage collecting dust since the renovations? Whatcom County Health and Community Services is hosting a free event to properly …
Wednesday, April 23
Blaine junior defender Jacob Troupe, r., jostles for the ball against a Mt. Vernon forward during Blaine’s 1-0 loss on April 22.
Blaine sports roundup: Soccer beats Mt. Baker on Senior Night
The spring sports season continues on, with boys soccer defeating a Northwest Conference rival on Senior Night, softball battling its way up the conference standings, and baseball riding a six game …
Wednesday, April 23
On April 5 at the Reef there was quite the turn out for the first Elbows Down, Sunglasses On event. This event's goal was to get people to visit the Point, open their cabins and support local businesses. Warren Groom, president of the Crystal Water Beach community association, said, "The people of Crystal Water Beach have a long-standing love of Point Roberts, regardless of politics. It’s our 'happy place' and we want to see it thrive." The next event will take place Saturday, May 3, after 4:30 p.m. at The Pier.
Elbows Down, Sunglasses On events
Thursday, April 17
From r.; Hayden Jenkins of U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s Office, International Marketplace owner Ali Hayton, Joe Downes of the Washington Department of Commerce, Rachel Holladay of U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen’s Office, Zachary Heffron of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s Office, and Jeremy Harrison-Smith of Governor Bob Ferguson’s Office in Point Roberts on April 9.
Congressional staff visit Point Roberts
Representatives from the offices of Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen and the Washington State Department of …
Wednesday, April 16
A still from the Norwegian feature film “Folk Tales” by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. The film follows teenagers enrolled in a traditional folk high school in arctic Norway.
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival kicks off April 24
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is set to kick off in downtown Bellingham, bringing world-class films from some of the most talented and cutting edge women in the industry to the …
Wednesday, April 16
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