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2016 Year in Review: Whatcom County Council

By Barbara Brenner I never forget how lucky I am, especially at this time of year, to be able to work for you. Although the county voters have spoken in their support  of … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Historical Society

By Pauline DeHaan We had a fairly busy summer season starting with a delightful visit with Garry and Maria Roberts from Australia, orchestrated by Pat Grubb. Garry is a direct … more

Trinity Community Choir concert

Trinity Community Choir, conducted by Natasha Neufeld, performed to a full house at Trinity Community Lutheran Church on December 15. Photos by Al B. Conahan more

Circle of Care raises funds at holiday fair

Circle of Care volunteers served up a nutritious lunch and a selection of delicious treats at the December 3 Christmas Craft Faire, a fundraiser for the nonprofit as well as a … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness

By Virginia Lester PREP has focused on our primary mission to provide public education that can help develop, promote, increase and maintain individual and community capacity to … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce

By Heather McPhee 2016 was a year of ups and downs for the Point Roberts business community. We welcomed new owners to one of our keystone businesses and said goodbye to a longtime … more

Community Christmas tree

With the assistance of local businesses and the fire department, the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce sponsored a community Christmas tree lighting on December 3, including a visit … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Registered Voters Association

By Joel Lantz This year the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association (PRRVA) welcomed new board members Wayne Knowles, Steve O’Neill and Ken Calder. The PRRVA … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Taxpayers Association

By Mark Robbins The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community center to discuss local issues and concerns, … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Garden Club

By Rhiannon Allen The Point Roberts Garden Club usually has its monthly meetings at the community center but 2016 was such a mild year weather-wise we couldn’t pass up the … more

2016 Year in Revew: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District

By Stephen Falk In January, with the departure of Mark Robbins from the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District, Linda Hughes was elected president for 2016, with Stephen Falk … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee

By Joel Lantz PRCAC welcomed new at-large board member Linda Hughes in February. Linda graciously volunteered to assume the secretary position on the board. Linda replaced John … more

Sheriff's Reports: January 2017

November 14, 1:58 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with pedestrian on Gulf Rd. November 15, 1:14 p.m.: Security check on Benson Rd. November 15, 1:17 p.m.: Suspicious … more

Dual citizens flying to Canada for the holidays could hit a snag

By Oliver Lazenby A new Government of Canada rule that requires more identification from Visa-exempt foreigners flying to or through Canada could cause problems for … more

Fire district cleans up roads

The Point Roberts Fire District #5 has signed up with Whatcom County to keep two local arterial roads clean. Chief Christopher Carleton said the district had … more

PRCAC gets new interim councilmember

Photo by Al B. Conahan Heather McPhee replaced Steve Wolff as the representative from the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) at its December … more

Auntie Pam's Country Store partners with Bosa Foods

Following a sternly worded demand from an attorney representing Trader Joes that she no longer resell their products in her store, Auntie Pam’s Country Store owner Pamala Sheppard has turned to a … more

Taking care of business at the Point Roberts chamber

As befits a group of businesspeople, the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce board of directors did a little “taking care of business” at their November 29 board meeting. First, they changed their … more

DOL system update spurs temporary closure

By Stefanie Donahue Plan ahead this weekend – the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) will temporarily halt vehicle, boat title and registration transactions to replace … more

Positions open on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee

In the new year three positions on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will complete their terms, opening up the possibility for new blood. On January 31, 2017 … more
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