Point Roberts community rallies to support local primary school

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Future of primary school up in the air?

There was a full house for the Point Roberts Hospital District’s monthly meeting on May 8 at the community center, as patients of the Point Roberts clinic showed up to express their support for the current operators. From l., district superintendent Barbara Wayland, commissioner Sara Oggel and commission chair Stephen Falk. Fellow commissioner Noel Newbolt attended virtually via Zoom.
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Following a 30-minute executive session on January 8, Point Roberts hospital district commissioners approved a motion by chair Stephen Falk to hire Oliver Nouripour as district superintendent …
Thursday, January 9
Blaine High School.
Op-Ed: How state budget impacts K-12 education in our community
We have a responsibility to ensure that every student in Whatcom County receives the education they deserve. Despite our ongoing efforts to provide a high-quality education for all students, …
Wednesday, January 8
Blaine school district nurse Jodi Greene speaks about the intense workload for the remaining health staff after two consecutive years of budget cuts at a town hall meeting on school funding at Blaine Middle School January 7.
Blaine hosts town hall on school funding shortfalls
Students, staff and community members from Blaine, Mt. Baker and Ferndale school districts asked legislators to fix the state’s K-12 funding model during a town hall meeting at Blaine Middle …
Wednesday, January 8
Jana Turner, environmental educator with Friends of Birch Bay State Park, introduces master falconer Caitlyn Toroman’s presentation on birds of prey at the wildlife theater in Birch Bay State Park on June 29, 2024.
Washington State Parks announces 2025 free park days
In the New Year, plenty of people undoubtedly have something to the effect of, “get outside” listed as a resolution. Being cooped up inside during months of gray and gloomy skies …
Tuesday, January 7
You tell them!
Do you want a say in how Whatcom County grows in the next 20 years? The county, as part of its comprehensive plan update has opened a survey link to findout what residents want. Whatcom County …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Head coach Chas Kok speaks with the team before the start of the fourth quarter during Blaine’s 66-44 win over Surrey Christian on January 6.
Borderite sports roundup: Boys basketball halts losing skid, four wrestlers podium on Vashon
The two-week holiday slow down in Borderite winter sports is over, and all five Blaine teams were back in action. The boys basketball team showed a strong home court performance against a Canadian …
Tuesday, January 7
A Great Blue Heron walks along a log boom at the Point Roberts Marina. 
Marina log boom
Thursday, January 2

Here's to a kelpish 2025!

Friday, December 20, 2024
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At the meeting of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation Department on December 9, Josh Miller of Cascadia Renewables presented findings from a recently completed solar feasibility study of six Point …
Friday, December 20, 2024
The Point Roberts parks board clarified that they will not allow the community center kitchen to be used commercially, despite a $22,848 septic system upgrade completed in August 2024. The discussion …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Following two rounds of interviews held on December 13 and 14, Point Roberts Hospital District commissioners are expected to make a decision on which candidate will replace district superintendent …
Friday, December 20, 2024
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As this year ends and a new year begins, I wanted to extend my sincere wishes of happiness, love and good health for you, your families and friends. Public Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all! …
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Friday, December 20, 2024
(Editor’s Note: Reporting on this story was delayed due to a hacking attack on Washington state’s court reporting system.) Point Roberts resident Morgan Shane Bernd, 55, was arrested …
Friday, December 20, 2024

And the winners are...

A look back on the year that just was
Year in reviews from local organizations
Local chapter of Dollars for Scholars receiving a $5,000 check from Whidbey Telecom on December 3. Go, Whidbey!
Year in review: Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars
Supporting Local Students in Unique Challenges As part of Scholarship America’s national network of locally based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, Point Roberts …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Standing in front of a new pantry are, from l. Patrick Pritchard, Ray Smith and Adam Rozyskie.
Year in review: Point Roberts Food Bank
The Point Roberts Food Bank continues to serve the community, assisting about 70 clients weekly. The food bank sources its supplies from a network that includes the Bellingham regional food bank and …
Friday, December 20, 2024
The Point Roberts Garden Club admiring some Dahlias
Year in review: Point Roberts Garden Club
This year was full of growth and community spirit for the Point Roberts Garden Club! Here’s a look back at the highlights:  Spring Blossoms February kicked off with “Tomato …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Trinity church pastors, from left, Reverend Bev Mar, Father Martin Pommerenke, Pastor Jean Barrington
Year in review: Trinity Lutheran Community Church
In 2023, desiring to become a congregation that serves the entire community, we talked, we prayed, we wondered what this new spiritual thing that was happening was about. We talked about what we …
Friday, December 20, 2024
s Lori Shantzis, c., a professional chef/clown/artist and PREP board member, won first place in the PREP Chili Cook Off in late March. The winning chili recipe was born from Shantzis’ extensive experience living overseas and knowledge of MesoAmerican cuisine. Stephen Falk, r., won second place while Ray Smith, l., took third. The event, held at Kiniski’s Reef Restaurant & Bar, was a benefit for PREP.
Year in review: Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness
Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) informs and educates residents on how to prepare themselves for emergencies – earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, windstorms and other natural …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Directors of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce at their AGM on November 14: from l., Linda Hughes, Elliott Smith, Tamra Hansen, Louise Mugar, Lorne Nielson and Wayne Lyle, president.
Year in review: Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce
As 2024 is coming to an end I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to our amazing community, our members and my fellow directors on the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce! It has been an …
Friday, December 20, 2024
A Friend of the Library, Margot Griffiths checks out the books available in The Commons.
Year in Review: Friends of the Point Roberts Library
It was a year of both continuity and change. With the help of community volunteers, we stocked the book cart at Nielson’s Building Center and the two Little Free Libraries that we installed. …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Year in review: Point Roberts Library
Monthly library attendance doubled in July and August to around 2,000, due in part to many fun summer events. The summer schedule began with a new-book, give-away day for children and teens. …
Friday, December 20, 2024
PRTA potluck
Year in review: Point Roberts Taxpayers Association
During the past year, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) met monthly, mostly via Zoom during the winter months and in the community center during the summer, plus on the patio of …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Canadian Consul General Mia Yen, third from left, toured the Point July 12. “I held a series of cordial listening sessions with representatives from the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee, Circle of Care and Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce. I listened carefully, took note of their concerns and said that I would pass on their suggestions and comments to senior Government of Canada officials, which I did,” she told the APB. Yen was accompanied by Laurie Trautman, second from left, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at WWU.
Year in review: Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee
The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) was created to provide advice and recommendation to the county executive and county council regarding needs and issues pertinent to the …
Friday, December 20, 2024
After fours years of work, the Point Roberts Historical Society will be installing the last of the historical markers comprising the Point Roberts History Trail. Above, Ah Fat, one of the Point’s earliest residents in the modern era is recognized.
Year in review: Point Roberts Historical Society
The Point Roberts Historical Society’s most significant achievement in 2024 was completing the Point Roberts History Trail, a multi-year project of installing interpretive historical signage …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Bad Santa apparently plying the ladies with liquor at the parks Christmas party on December 7.
Year in review: Point Roberts Park and Recreation
The state of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is good. This summer, the latest upgrade to the community center septic system has finally made it possible for the kitchen to be used by …
Friday, December 20, 2024
PAWS Every Dog’s A Winner, August.
Year in review: PAWS
2024 has been a year of new projects and positive results for the Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS). PAWS welcomed a new board member to our team this year, as Mary Edgley joins president …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Year in review: Point Roberts Public Hospital District
Despite some tumultuous meetings, Point Roberts Public Hospital District and our clinic had a successful 2024. As reported by SuperTrack Urgent Care, the clinic is serving more and more of our …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Point Roberts Registered Voters Association’s board member Allison Calder pulled random speaking slots for candidates for Whatcom County Executive at the association’s candidates night held July 18 at the Gulf Road community center. From l., Allison Calder, Dan Purdy, incumbent Satpal Sidhu, Misty Flowers, current state representative Alicia Rule and current county council chair Barry Buchanan. Another candidate, Sukhwant Gill, was unable to attend.
Year in review: Point Roberts Registered Voters Association
Every year the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association (PRRVA) aims to encourage people not only to vote but to be educated voters. We continue to facilitate ‘meet the candidate’ …
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Lighted bike parade

Friday, December 20, 2024
What is your new year's resolution?

People of the Point: Q&A

What is your new year's resolution? (F rom owners and employees at Point Roberts businesses.)

Friday, December 20, 2024

Tis the season!
Monthly updates
We believe that the purpose of a congregation, beyond worshiping God, is to be a loving, helpful, welcoming place of good will for all (regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religious …
Friday, December 20, 2024
Happy New Year! The winter solstice has come and gone, as have the traditional fall holidays. The blustery dark days of winter are here, with rain and frost and occasional snow: the days of …
Friday, December 20, 2024
January 1: Baked ham sweet potatoes, collards, back-eyed peas and berry crumble January 3: Chef’s choice January 8: Chicken tortilla soup, cheese quesadilla, dessert January 10: Split pea soup, …
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Bestsellers: Midnight and Blue………………………Ian Rankin Now or …
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Editor: As 2024 draws to a close, we thank you for this opportunity to update the community on the progress of the restoration of Point Roberts’ historic church, and to once again …
Friday, December 20, 2024
    • Crossings: January

      Border crossings for September and October 2024 (2023 figures following) September: Personal vehicles 61,052 (62,259); trucks 558 (537); …

      Thursday, December 19, 2024
    • Point by the numbers: January issue

      Fire Incidents for November 2024 Total calls (44); EMS calls (7), resulting in the following transports: county medic (2), Airlift …

      Friday, December 20, 2024
    • Sheriff's reports: January issue

      December 3, 8:47 a.m.: Assist agency cold call on Kilarney Place. December 5, 3:15 p.m.: Drugs on Gulf Road. December 7, 1:22 a.m.: …

      Thursday, December 19, 2024

Santa came to town!

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