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Update: The Point Roberts Clinic

By Elaine Komusi We are very pleased to provide you with an update and some great facts from the Point Roberts Clinic, Interfaith Community Health Center and the Point Roberts Public Hospital … more

Deputies tighten up leash laws

A sudden uptick in off-leash dog citations has taken many dog owners by surprise. While traditionally law enforcement and county parks staff have been tolerant of off-leash dogs, … more

Research group praises NEXUS program in new study

By Steve Guntli NEXUS users get a lot of bang for their buck, according to the authors of a new study. On September 14, researchers at Western Washington University’s Border Policy … more

Art and craft fair scheduled for next month

The Point Roberts Saturday Market at the community center wrapped up for the year on Labor Day weekend, but organizers are planning to move inside for a Harvest Art, Craft and Collectible … more

Whidbey Telecom files formal objection to radio towers

By Meg Olson Whidbey Telecom has joined a line of formal and informal complainants to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), asking they only approve BBC Broadcasting’s … more

Canada lifts import ban on poultry from Washington state

Canadian health officials have relaxed their ban on poultry for four U.S. states that have been cleared from any signs of bird flu. On September 1, the Canadian … more

Book sale to benefit new library fund

Get ready for the granddaddy of all book sales at the Point Roberts Community Center this weekend. The book sales have been generating $200-250 per week all summer, said organizer Judy Ross, … more

Burn ban lifted on recreational fires

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s office has lifted the ban on recreational fires in unincorporated county. The increased rainfall in the county has been enough for the marshal to … more

Golf tournament will raise funds for radio tower fight

The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association is hoping for an 18-hole shotgun start for their upcoming charity golf tournament and is looking for more golfers to make it … more

Marine mammal network recruits volunteers on the Point

By Meg Olson The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) put out a call for people in Point Roberts to be trained to respond to marine mammal stranding and … more

Sun, sand and water – what more do we need?

A young family and faithful companion  enjoy an afternoon at the beach in Point Roberts on August 5. Photo by Meg Olson more

Parks board working on comprehensive plan

By Pat Grubb Looking to the future, the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District board of commissioners has created a sub-committee to begin work on a comprehensive plan. Commissioners Mary … more

Group waits for routine character plan review

By Pat Grubb An updated and revised Point Roberts character plan is very close to being unveiled to the public, according to Annelle Norman. Addressing the Point Roberts Community Advisory … more

New county parks ranger assigned to Point Roberts

By Meg Olson The Whatcom County Parks and Recreation department has assigned a new ranger to Point Roberts who brings a regular presence and a sturdy skill set to local … more

Meeting with the congresswoman

Ruby White, a longtime resident and a founder of the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association has a word with U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene after a townhall meeting at the community … more

Water use gets northern exposure

Point Roberts made the front page of the Vancouver Province newspaper under the headline “Our Water, No Restrictions.” “Residents of the Washington state community can sprinkle … more

Dock is out for the count

The dock is out for the year at Lighthouse Marine Park, and the jury is still out about why it failed a month after it was put in. “We would be taking it out in September in any case,” … more

Arts & Music 2015

August 1 & 2 Lighthouse Marine Park [slideshow_deploy id='3094'] more

Public Safety Open House

Saturday, August 15  •  Benson Road Firehall [slideshow_deploy id='3192'] more

Argh! Pirates Ahoy!

Cardboard Boat Races • Saturday, August 22 [slideshow_deploy id='3207'] more
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