Breaking news

CDC eases rules for dogs crossing the border

Just days before new rules governing traveling into the U.S. with dogs were scheduled to be implemented, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has relaxed the requirements. Previously, dogs would …

Strings & Things International Music Festival wowed a sell-out crowd

The inaugural Strings & Things International Music Festival on Saturday, July 13, marked a return of ticketed live music events to the area after many years. The event, held at the Point Roberts …

SuperTrack partner Dr. Sean Bozorgzadeh, MD, whose group of Whatcom County medical clinics will be acquiring Blaine's Bay Medical Clinic as of January 1.

SuperTrack offered three-year contract

Following months of turmoil and concern that there was a movement to replace SuperTrack, the service provider that is operating the local health clinic on Benson Road, the Point Roberts hospital …

The Point Roberts Fire District has inducted a new complement of trained and ready-to-go firefighters. From l,: Taylor Woodcock, Jenny Campbell, Rylan Simpson, Robert Dzemjan, Brayden Kirk, Britanni Linder and Carter Low.

District switches to safer foam

As of January 2024, the Point Roberts fire department has switched to PFAS-free firefighting foam. It is one of the first fire district in the county to do so, according to fire chief Christopher …

Heppner drafted to Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have selected RHP Sean Heppner from the University of British Columbia (UBC) as the 355th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Sean grew up in Point Roberts and played with the …

The Pier restaurant is open for business!

Saltwater Cafe owner Tamra Hansen has returned to her roots with the reopening of The Pier restaurant, a venture she managed and part-owned over a decade ago. “It is great for Point …

New library assistant appointed

Kids and parents should check out the programs AmandaLyn Wayland has planned for this summer at the local library. Wayland has recently stepped into the public service assistant position previously …

Port receives grant for economic study of Point

The Port of Bellingham has announced that it has received a $72,000 state grant and is contributing $18,000 for an economic development study of Point Roberts and to create an economic strategy for …

Wings across the border?

What has wings but can’t cross the border? Injured birds, it seems. Dave and Jonquil Armstrong were mailing some letters a few days ago at the post office when a couple walking by told …

Celebrating Independance Day!

July 4th, 2024 in Point Roberts.

Commissioners to vote on 2024/2025 schools budget

The Blaine school board held a special meeting on July 23 to discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget before voting to ratify in its next meeting on August 26. The budget shows the Blaine School …

Monthly updates

Seniors Point

July 31: Chicken Caesar salad, garlic bread and fruit. August 2: Pizza (cheese or sausage), garden salad and dessert. August 7: Cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw and ice cream. …

Church News - August

Trinity Community Lutheran Church has several events planned for the month of August. Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m., Trinity Church and Point Roberts Circle of Care are doing a joint fundraiser …

Library quick picks - August

Bestsellers: The Berlin Letters …

Letters to the Editor - August

The Editor: On Sunday, I came down to our cabin on Park Lane with my new rescue dog of two days. It’s a little black/tan male chihuahua – three years old and a rescue. He …

In the Garden - August

Summer in the garden is a joy, with long sunny days and warm gentle breezes. Mornings find me wandering through the yard with my coffee mug in one hand and clippers in the other, checking out …

Sheriff's Reports - August issue

July 1, 6 p.m.: Domestic physical on Maple Street. July 2, 4:59 a.m.: Assist citizen on Gulf Road. July 3, 11:37 a.m.: Threat cold call on Gulf Road. July 3, 11:54 a.m.: Threat cold call on Gulf …

Point by the numbers

Crossings - August issue

Traffic into Point Roberts for April and May 2024, with figures for 2023 following: April: Personal vehicles 65,736 (54,201); commercial vehicles 641 (534); buses 42 (40); pedestrians 906 (593). …

Local Stats - August issue