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Point Roberts receives Main Street affiliate status

Point Roberts will take the first step to becoming a Main Street community next year. In an October 8 letter to Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) president Allison Calder Jonelle … more

National Geographic/Lindblad Cruises approaches the Point

National Geographic/Lindblad Cruises approaches its anchorage off of Lily Point. Local eagle aficionado Jeff Butts conducted nature tours for the ship’s passengers.     Photo by … more

Bayview Flooding

High winds and waves overcome the Maple Beach seawall during a historic “bomb cyclone” on October 25, 2021.  more

Citizens, don’t forget to vote!

Election Day is just around the corner as the deadline to submit ballots to vote on countywide positions is 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 2. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by that date; Point … more

It only took 19 long months

Regular as clockwork, the Department of Homeland Security renewed the prohibition against nonessential travel at land crossings into the U.S., this time with a couple of wrinkles. Instead of … more

Border reopening no magic pill for Point Roberts and other border towns

News that the U.S. would open its land borders to vaccinated travelers on November 8 was met with relief by border towns along the northern border and recognition that much more needs to be done … more

How much should that Covid-19 test cost? Nada

Fire chief Christopher Carleton updated fire commissioners at their last commission meeting on the district’s twice-weekly Covid-19 testing program. According to the chief, the state has agreed … more

Agencies report employee response to state vaccine mandate

Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate that required all state employees, educators, and most healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 went into effect on October 18. Under the … more

People of the Point

Rena Andreoli With the launch of her signature business, “rena bella beauty,” Point Roberts resident Rena Andreoli is fulfilling a lifelong dream. And her line of nourishing oils is … more

Nena’s Mexican Grill has opened

Antonio Sule and mother Nena have found a place to share their love for Mexican cuisine with the community. Nena’s Mexican Grill has opened up at the Point Roberts Marketplace at the deli … more

Cleaning of Border Marker No. 1

Now that’s clean! Tom Carney’s Viking Lawn and Garden was hired by the International Border Commission to clean Border Marker No. 1. L., Patick Shields wields a power washer.   … more

Expect snow clearing delays ...

Whatcom County will have equipment in Point Roberts to deal with winter weather, though staffing shortages could mean there won’t always be someone to operate it. “My understanding is … more

Just who is a taxpayer?

The election of officers at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) exposed a conflict that could invalidate some of the association’s … more

Off-leash proposal denied by county parks

Whatcom County parks and recreation commissioners have decided not to move forward with a proposed off-leash area at Lighthouse Marine Park, based on opposition from county parks staff. Members of … more

Recipes from the Point

Hey, Point Roberts folks. We’re the Kings! We moved to Point Roberts in March of this year. We absolutely love it and have enjoyed getting to know everyone. Between the two of us, we are … more

Whoo-hoo, Isabella! You rock!

Isabella Nielson recently graduated from the University of Washington has been named to the dean’s list for the winter 2021 quarter. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have … more

Wyman resigns

Kim Wyman announced she will resign her office November 19 after eight years as Washington Secretary of State to serve as senior election security lead for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … more

Honoring those who have served

This month, on the November 11 federal holiday, we will honor military veterans. In bi-national Point Roberts, this date has twin names. Our modern interpretations of the day evolve out of the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: October 23

The highest number of people with Covid-19 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center was reported this week. On October 25, 42 people at the hospital had either been admitted for Covid-19 or tested … more

Clinic brings on new staff

There are some new faces at the Point Roberts Clinic. SuperTrack’s Dr. Sean Bozorgzad announced the appointments at the Point Roberts Hospital District’s regular commission meeting on … more
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