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Dock installation at Lighthouse Marine Park may be delayed

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation has selected Lynden engineering firm Reichhardt and Ebe to design changes to the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park. “We are going to look at … more

Wake My Day Cafe

Opening soon! Wake My Day Cafe is located on the barge at the Point Roberts Marina. Photo by Louise Mugar more

As the son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a sailor

By Pat Grubb Garry Roberts, a direct descendant of Lieutenant Henry Roberts, recently learned that Point Roberts had been named after his … more

Students design fire truck signs

Students and staff from the Point Roberts Primary School created magnetic signs that will adorn fire equipment this summer. Since 2013, the local fire department … more

Students score higher

Sixth graders in Blaine school district are half a grade level ahead of the average American sixth grader, according to a study by researchers from Stanford University. The New York … more

Garden tour to be held June 26

In response to a warm spring, the Point Roberts Garden Club has moved its biennial garden tour up to a June date. The nine-garden tour will take place on Sunday, … more

Dynamic duo offering essential oils

Offering the Young Living essential oil collection, local residents Patti Hacker and Kelly Alphenaar are hosting classes to teach people how to use the … more

Reading is its own reward

“Reading is its own reward” is the message for the 2016 summer reading program at the Point Roberts library. There are programs for kids, teens and adults, all … more

Character plan committee gives OK

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC), acting in its role as the character plan review committee, gave their approval to plans for pool house buildings that will be part of the … more

Sheriff's Report May 2016

April 18, 3:28 p.m.: Theft cold call on McKenzie Way. April 19, 10:37 a.m.: Alarm hold up on Gulf Road. April 19, 1:46 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Madrona … more

Photos around the Point

Andrew Grubb, l., Acadia Tucker, Nimbus and a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers have got the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op in top condition for the Memorial Day opening weekend. The … more

New port commissioner has little hope for lighthouse

By Meg Olson “I’m very sincere about helping you do what you need to get done,” said new Port of Bellingham commissioner Bobby Briscoe at the local taxpayers … more

Tsawwassen Mills announces retailers

Tsawwassen Mills, headed for a grand opening in the fall, has announced a preliminary list of some of the retailers that have signed on to be part of the mall’s … more

Army Corps of Engineers rejects GPT permit

By Steve Guntli The future of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) is in question after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rejected a permit for the project on May … more

Point prepares to celebrate Independence Day

A full schedule of events is being planned for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. The day will begin with the third annual Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group’s … more

Primary ballots due by May 24

The Presidential Primary Election Day is next Tuesday, May 24.  Mailed ballots must have a postmark no later than May 24, or ballots may be deposited postage-free in one of the 14 official ballot … more

A weekend full of sales and fundraising in Point Roberts

The Point will be bustling this weekend, with garage sales everywhere and a solid roster of events at the community center. The Saturday Morning Market will get underway on Saturday … more

Warm weather brings the boaters back

New docks and other upgrades at the Point Roberts Marina are in the works. Photo by Pat Grubb more

One-time library levy to be put before voters

By Meg Olson With commission chair Linda Hughes opposed, Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners voted to ask voters to support a one-time levy to make up the … more

New port commissioner to speak at taxpayers meeting

By Meg Olson Newly elected Port of Bellingham commissioner Bobby Briscoe will be featured in a public forum hosted by the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) to talk about … more
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