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PRCAC expresses its dismay about the county’s dock decision

By Pat Grubb The county’s decision not to fix and reinstall the dock at Lighthouse Marine Park has gotten a lot of people in Point Roberts upset. Among them, the members of the Point … more

County officials to speak tonight at voters meeting

The county executive is the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association’s meeting tonight at the Gulf Road community center at 6 p.m. Besides Jack Louws, parks director … more

Point Roberts Marina chosen to be site of the 2020 Race Week

From l., Theresa Coe, marina general manager; Schelleen Rathkopf, race event producer and owner; Sam and Danielle Chen, marina chief … more

Travel – Bhutan

By Joan Dickerson Bhutan ... the happiest place on earth. A land-locked country of less than a million people, Bhutan is bordered by India, Tibet and China. To the north, the southern … more

Speak your piece or forever hold your peace

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is asking community members to come up with a list of what is wrong, and what is right, about local zoning. “We … more

Roberts Bank expansion subject of public hearings

By Meg Olson The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) review panel conducting the environmental assessment for the proposed expansion of the Roberts Bank container terminal has … more

Piece by piece: A guest editorial

By Mark Robbins Point Roberts is a wonderful, unique place to call home, but in some respects it is struggling. The border and seasonality of good weather are challenges to an economy that … more

Letters to the Editor – April, 2019

The Editor: Just a few reminders about the new library from an old librarian: The Library Express allows pick-up of requested items from 6 a.m to 11 p.m daily. Simply scan your … more

McClendon to run for county council

By Jami Makan Whatcom County planning commissioner and small business owner Natalie McClendon has announced a run for the open “coastal” district seat on Whatcom County … more

Around the Point – April

New Sheriff on the Point James Allen has taken over as one of the two resident Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving Point Roberts. A Whatcom County native, Allen grew up … more

Families and Circle of Care working together to keep seniors in their homes

By Annelle Norman Most everyone reading this article will eventually be in one of two situations: either as an aging senior in need of some assistance or the adult child of an aging senior … more

Church News – April, 2019

By Gina Gaudet The old testament reading for the third Sunday in Lent, which lands this year on March 24, includes these words from the prophet Isaiah: “For my thoughts are not your … more

Library Picks – April, 2019

By Kris Lomedico Bestsellers: The Never Game ................... Jeffery Deaver Light from Other Stars ......... E. Swyler The Island ............................ … more

Senior's Point – April

Wednesdays & Fridays Games, snooker & more! Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 3: Chili stuffed baked potato, cheese and sour cream, broccoli Normandy and pineapple … more

Being safely PREPared in Point Roberts

The Point Roberts fire department held a controlled burn of wood debris from the December windstorm on March 22. Photo by Bennett Blaustein By Margo Getsinger, PREP member April is the first full … more

Sheriff's Report – March

March 3, 7:02 a.m.: Welfare check on Columbia Vista Drive. March 8, 3:41 p.m.: Follow up on Washington Drive. March 8, 3:52 p.m.: Follow up on Marine Drive. March 9, 3:33 … more

County gives up on dock at Lighthouse Marine Park

Those idyllic days of fishing on the dock at Lighthouse Marine Park are a thing of the past, it seems. Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws and county parks director Michael … more

Blaine students learn about marine science in Drayton Harbor

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district is taking advantage of its location by studying science and marine ecosystems in its own backyard. This year, first, fifth, sixth and … more

BHS Hall of Fame announces 17 inductees

The Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame will induct 17 individuals and teams in the program’s first year. The group’s first induction ceremony starts at 1 p.m. on … more

Shewmake’s milk safety bill earns unanimous approval in state House

By Jami Makan Lawmakers in the state House of Representatives unanimously approved Representative Sharon Shewmake’s bill that will allow in-state dairies to continue selling their … more
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