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Local video premiere to be held this Sunday

Local qigong teacher Nancy Herzberg was drawn to the Point by the Sunsweep, a three part transcontinental sculpture that draws a line across the US/Canada border and whose western … more

Cottonwood roots break water main

Massive cottonwood roots from a tree 40 feet away were the cause of a January 9 water main break on Claire Lane. At the January 10 meeting of water district … more

Solid waste survey results help county plan

By Meg Olson A county-sponsored survey on the Point’s solid waste system drew a sturdy response and will help both the owner of Cando Recycling and Disposal and … more

Eagle education in Point Roberts

Local eagle expert Jeff Butts will be sharing his years of experience with eagles and the work his organization, Eagle SkyeNet, is doing on the Point. On January 12 at 6:30 p.m. at … more

Fiber Fest seeks artists

Organizers of the upcoming Fiber Fest are looking to local fiber artists to share their knowledge and sell their wares. The March 4 event at the community center will celebrate the … more

PRCAC positions shift in 2017

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will have new faces at the table in 2017. Three of the five positions will expire in January 2017 and new … more

2016 Year in Review: A Look Back at the Year That Just Was

By Meg Olson January The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers celebrated a hard-fought victory after BBC Broadcasting abandoned its plans to build an array of … more

Kiniski's Reef Tavern raises funds for food bank

Kiniski’s Reef Tavern held a fundraiser for the Point Roberts Food Bank on November 19, successfully raising $1,000. Nick Kiniski gives food bank director Henry Rosenthal a … more

Snow days extend school year

By Oliver Lazenby After three snow days in the last month, students at Blaine school district will now be attending class until at least Wednesday, June 21. The last … more

Alpenglow

A winter alpenglow on Mount Baker.   Photo by Acadia Tucker more

2016 Year in Review: Whatcom County Executive

By Jack Louws The year 2016 was a busy and exciting time for Point Roberts, and your local county government was proud to be a part of that. In Point Roberts the … more

Snow in Point Roberts

A snowy Point Roberts December.                  Photo by Rose Momsen more

Reno Ranch sold to real estate investors

By Meg Olson The property across from the golf course commonly known as Reno Ranch has sold for $3 million, likely to become a residential development. The sale of … more

Vacancies on parks commission

By Meg Olson Point Roberts residents who want to have a voice in how county parks are run are eligible to apply for two coming vacancies on the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation … more

A game of hockey in the ditch

Ryan and Sean Heppner play ditch hockey in December when temperatures were well below freezing. Photo by Greg Heppner more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Friends of the Library

By Judy Ross and Rose Momsen 2016: Full of ups and downs for the fundraising committee. We began with having raised $540,000, the 2011 estimated cost to build a new library, followed … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Hospital District

By Renee Coe The Point Roberts Hospital District would like to thank the clinic staff and the community for their continued support of the Point Roberts Clinic. We are proud to have … more

2016 Year in Review: Point Roberts Library

By Kris Lomedico Your library offers unlimited information, a plethora of books, music, movies, e-everything, and constant WiFi. For free! Mango languages, consumer reports, Chilton … more

2016 Year in Review: Blaine School District

By Ron Spanjer, Ed.D., Superintendent As the 2016 calendar year draws to a close, the students and staff of the Blaine school district have much to reflect upon over the course of … more

Auntie Pam's Cookie Contest 2016

Auntie Pam’s Country Store held a Christmas Cookie Contest on December 17 to raise funds for the Point Roberts Food Bank. Of 18 cookie entries, Sue Johnson’s ginger snaps won … more
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