One house was destroyed and another severely damaged in a residential fire at 1637 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. … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

 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. … more

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, … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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! more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more