Results from the 2020 census show there are fewer people living in Point Roberts and residents overall are older and make less money than the rest of Whatcom County. The population of Point … more

The U.S. government appears set to keep the land borders closed past November. The Biden administration announced September 20 it plans to loosen air travel restrictions beginning in November. … more

In the early 1890s, the first Icelandic settlers arrived in Point Roberts. Though few in number, their resilient spirits fueled a steadily growing population and founded a lasting heritage in this … more

The Editor and our dear Point Roberts friends: Goodbye, Autumn! Thank you for all the kind words and offers of help this past two weeks. Thank you for the beautiful cards, and flowers, and … more

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation commissioners have asked staff to bring them more information to help them decide whether a piece of Lighthouse Marine Park should be a fenced off-leash dog park. … more

Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger and district Covid-19 coordinators are concerned about the district’s ability to sustain full-time, in-person learning this school … more

Despite the sudden resignation of Point Roberts Water District field operator Casey Hubbard,  commissioners have voted to increase the salary for the position. Hubbard had recently completed … more

After the new library opened several years ago, the Friends of the Library next addressed the problem of our used book sales. We had been using the old firehall to store the many boxes of used books … more

Point Roberts is on the itinerary as National Geographic with Lindblad Expeditions offers three cruises exploring the Salish Sea this month. “Come ashore in the pene-exclave of Point … more

Members of the Point Roberts Border Cruisers Car Club made their way around the Point on September 11 with a stop at Maple Beach and concluding at the Point Roberts Firehall. more

  Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters joined other first responders, including from Delta and Blaine, for an unofficial gathering at Peace Arch Park to pay tribute to first responders who put … more

As of September 13, people wanting to eat at a sit-down restaurant, visit a gym or have a beer or two at a pub in British Columbia needed to have at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and be able … more

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is tallying the votes and preparing to recommend two candidates for appointment as at-large committee members. Following an August 12 … more

In 2003, Dollars for Scholars created a cookbook featuring local people’s favorite recipes. It was a successful fundraiser and the book was filled with fabulous recipes. I thought it would … more

It’s time to get your spook on, Point Roberts! Sheena Durflinger is once again coordinating a trick-or treat walking route and encouraging families who don’t live on the route and … more

We are told (1 Thess. 5:18) to “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God This has been a challenging year for our church community, having much of our congregation sort … more

Business is booming for the Point Roberts Senior Center lunch program. The drive-through lunch program that replaced the traditional Wednesday and Friday lunches since March 2020 due to Covid-19 … more

Bestsellers: The Sentence ............................................ Louise Erdrich The Island of Missing Trees ............... Elif Shafak Never … more

Two views from the harbor: The last day of summer was a fitting end to one of the sunniest and warmest summers in living memory.  more

Before there was the All Point Bulletin , the monthly newspaper of record for Point Roberts was the Ocean Star. Founded by two local mothers with no journalism experience, its inauguration in 1976 … more