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Year in Review 2015: Point Roberts Registered Voters Association

By Joel Lantz The Point Roberts Registered Voters’ Association (PRRVA) welcomed two new board members in 2015, Wayne Knowles and Linda Hughes. Ruby White and Connie North retired … more

Year in Review 2015: Point Roberts Seniors Association

By Rita Worth The Point Roberts Senior Association welcomed new coordinator Margarita Trifonova early this year. She brings cheer, smiles and enthusiasm to our group. Our thanks and good … more

Ugly sweater party at Brewster's

Brewster's Fine Foods celebrated ugly Christmas sweaters while Blue Heron Gallery held an open house on December 15.  See here Brewster's co-owner … more

Cookie party at Auntie Pam's

A benefit for the food bank held December 12 at Auntie Pam’s Country Store provided lots of cookie choices and a chance to meet Santa and his … more

Year in Review 2015: Point Roberts Lighthouse Society

  By Mark Robbins 2015 was a year of ups and downs for the Point Roberts Lighthouse Society (PRLS). Based on a 2012 legal determination by … more

2015 Holiday Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire

The Holiday Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire, held December 5–6 at the community … more

Year in Review 2015: Whatcom County Executive

By Jack Louws 2015, aside from comprehensive new jail planning, was a year of technological advances and innovation for Whatcom County government. Our fourth Superior Court Judge … more

State Patrol offers safety tips

On December 4, a driver was struck and injured while exiting his SUV to check on the operator of a rolled over semi-truck on eastbound I-90 at milepost 81. This was the second person struck on a … more

Thanks for your service

Outgoing Point Roberts Park and Recreation District chair Mark Robbins prepares to tuck into a cake thanking him for his years of service. Photo by Meg Olson more

New audio-video equipment installed at community center

By Meg Olson The park and recreation district has added $1,500 of audio-visual equipment to the community center, ticking off one more item from a wish list of improvements. The … more

New radio system up and running

“Our antenna and new radio system is done and operational,” said fire commissioner Stan Riffle, signing off on a hefty bill to eliminate numerous communication dead spots on the Point. At … more

Slow year for hookups

The Point Roberts water district had a scanty seven new connections to the water system in 2015. “This was the slowest year since I’ve worked here,” said district manager Dan Bourks, … more

Year in Review 2015: Point Roberts Garden Club

By Scott Hackleman The Point Roberts Garden Club had an active year and our members enjoyed meetings where we learned about growing food, showed off our favorite gardening tools and heard … more

Year in Review 2015: Point Roberts Taxpayers Association

By Mark Robbins Victory in fight against the towers, frustration over the dock For the second year running, Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) focused on opposing the … more

Year in Review 2015: Trinity Lutheran Church

By Barbara Brenner It was another busy year for Trinity. Easter season included five services – Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday communion, Palm Sunday with procession, Good Friday … more

Winter sun over the mountain

The winter sun rises over Mt. Baker as seen from Lily Point Park. Photo by Pat Grubb more

Sheriff's Reports November 23 – December 9, 2015

November 23, 4:30 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Georgia Way. November 23, 8:02 p.m.: Theft on Panorama Drive. November 24, 10:36 a.m.: Public talk on Benson Road. November 25, … more

Christmas decoration sale benefits tower coalition

Thanks to a large donation of Christmas decorations, Auntie Pam’s Country Store is holding a fundraising sale to raise funds to pay off the legal bills from the fight to stop a radio tower farm … more

DelBene introduces LGBT Day legislation

By Steve Guntli A Washington state congresswoman is spearheading a U.S. House of Representatives resolution to designate a day for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) … more

BBC Broadcasting abandons Point Roberts tower project

It’s official. Community efforts to prevent a proposed radio tower farm from being built on the Point have succeeded. November 30 was the last day that BBC … more
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