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District ups counseling resources

By Oliver Lazenby In response to an increased need for behavioral and mental health counseling in its schools, the Blaine school district hired a half-time mental health counselor … more

2017 Joke Contest winner

The winner for 2017 Joke Contest, held August 19 at the community center, was David Crystal, r. The second place was Matt Yedlin, c., and third was Les Baker. Photo … more

PRCAC, county to model mandatory trash collection

By Meg Olson With the blessing of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC), the county health department and the local garbage company will begin modeling what a … more

Carpini-Moreno engagement

Jonathan Moreno popped the big question to Nicole Carpini recently at Lily Point. Carpini lived on the Point from 1993 to 2002 and attended Point Roberts primary and Blaine schools. … more

Sheriff's Reports September 2017

July 28, 3:05 p.m.: Traffic problem on Mallard Lane. July 29, 10:18 a.m.: Assist citizen on West Bluff Road. July 29, 3:59 p.m.: Follow-up on Mill … more

3rd Annual Salmon Classic Winners, August 19

Sponsored by Point Roberts Marina 1st Whitney McElroy 19.9 Pounds $ 1000.  Salmon classic photos by Simon Shanke 2nd Ed … more

The Compass Rose Seafood Festival

Live music and fresh seafood filled the day, August 5. more

School district adds mental health counselor position

By Oliver Lazenby Recognizing an increased need for behavioral and mental health counseling in its schools, the Blaine school district hired a half-time mental health counselor who … more

New distracted driving law enforced

By Stefanie Donahue Just two weeks after Washington state rolled out its new distracted driving law on July 23, Washington State Patrol (WSP) released its first set of statistics, … more

National Weather Service: Air quality to improve this week

Haze in Washington’s skies caused by more than 150 wildfires in B.C. is expected to improve by Thursday afternoon, according to a National Weather Service forecast. Smoke will … more

Compass Rose hosts seafood festival

The Compass Rose restaurant at the Point Roberts Marina will be celebrating our local treasures with a Seafood Festival on Saturday, August 5. “It will be more or less a one-day … more

Complete burn ban for Whatcom County

Smoke from B.C. wildfires is a visible reminder that dry, hot conditions mean a high fire danger. In response to the conditions the Whatcom County fire marshal delared a ban on all … more

Point Roberts gets 10-digit dialing

Point Roberts phone users had an unexpected recording when they dialed locally. As of July 29, all phone calls require 10-digit dialing. The move comes in advance of the rollout of a … more

Advisory committee considers scope of review

Members of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are taking aim at a sheaf of planning documents as they move beyond revising the former character plan … more

Point Roberts golf course sold, repair work started

By Meg Olson After a string of false starts and deals that fell through, the Point Roberts Golf and Country Club is officially under new ownership and on the road … more

Reno Ranch to be subdivided into 19 lots

By Meg Olson Twenty-five acres of high-bank waterfront situated across Marine Drive from the golf course, locally known as Reno Ranch, are slated for development as up to 19 … more

Kids Camp heads to the pool

Participants in the Point Roberts park district’s Kid’s Camp program enjoyed a few hours in the pool at the Oceanside Estates townhouses on July 26.  Photo by … more

Gray whale sighting

A juvenile gray whale, approximately 30 feet in length, was seen cruising Maple Beach and Lily Point on July 22. Photo by Jeff Ferguson more

New parks board member

Sonya Liu was appointed to the Point Roberts parks board seat vacated by Mary Edgley at the board’s July 10 meeting. Her position will be on the November … more

Hot weather, hot clinic staff

By Pat Grubb Recent weather has got the Point Roberts health clinic staff all hot and bothered these days. District superintendent Elaine Komusi proposed to hospital district … more
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