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Whatcom County Council May meeting roundup

The latest news from May Whatcom County Council meetings. Custer area drainage  improvement district County council unanimously adopted an ordinance, after a public hearing during its … more

Citizen scientists monitor Birch Bay, Drayton Harbor for red tide

A group of Blaine residents who routinely monitor the toxin levels in Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor took samples last month that indicated shellfish poisoning in local waters. Every Tuesday, the … more

Border lineups on Victoria Day long weekend had drivers boiling over

Ah, the Victoria Day long weekend. Traditionally, the first weekend of the year when summer residents come back to the Point, throw open their cabin’s windows to catch the breeze, heave a big … more

Victoria Day Weekend

Welcome new firefighters!

The summer is heating up

Around the Point – June

The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association will be holding its first annual general meeting in several years on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Point Roberts Community Center and on Zoom. The … more

Sheriff's Reports – June issue

May 1, 2:44 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Walters Lane. May 1, 6:41 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Vista Way. May 1, 10:13 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Gulf Road. May 4, 12:19 … more

Library quick picks – June

Bestsellers: The Postcard  Anne Berest The Last Devil to Die Richard Opman The Exchange  John Grisham Zero Days  Ruth Ware Movies: The Lost … more

Local Stats – June issue

Fire Incidents for April 2023 Total calls (38); EMS calls (8), resulting in the following transports: St. Josephs Hospital (1), County medic (1); Fire classification (11) resulting in outdoor … more

Letters to the Editor – June

The Editor and good people of Point Roberts: It is with some sadness that I announce my imminent departure from our tiny, accidental geographic anomaly. It’s been both an honor … more

Obituary – Roger Gookstetter

Roger ‘All World’ Gookstetter Our beloved Roger, longtime resident of Point Robert, husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on May 18, 2023.  … more

Obituary – Cliff Anderson

Cliff Anderson March 31, 1930 – April 19, 2023 Our much loved Cliff passed away in his home in Casa Grande, AZ. Cliff was born is Sexsmith, AB, Canada, where he spent his early years until … more

Obituary – William Alvin Anderson

William Alvin Anderson November 11, 1929 – April 21, 2023 William (Bill) Alvin Anderson passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born in Point Roberts to Jules and Alice … more

Obituary – Dorita Gray

Dorita L. Gray (Whelan) December 7, 1956 – May 5, 2023 Dorita L. Gray (Whelan) of Ferndale, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on May 5, 2023. She was born on December … more

Happy 50th Birthday, Lighthouse Park!

One of the most-popular things to do in Point Roberts is taking in the view of the Salish Sea and enjoying sunsets at Lighthouse Marine Park. This month, we celebrate the creation of Lighthouse Park, … more

$3.5 million granted for internet

PointNet and Whatcom Public Utility District No. 1 together have been granted $3.1 million from the Washington State Broadband Office. The grant aims to support construction initiatives in … more

Celebration of Life Henry Rosenthal May 21, 2023

In Praise of Henry Rosenthal By Margot Griffiths   For a blessed time, you walked in our midst And with your love our lives you kissed, Henry, you always lead with love, … more

A park turns 50!

There will be a celebration at Lighthouse Marine Park to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m. Back on June 16, 1973, both Lighthouse Marine Park and Monument … more
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