The Point Roberts Library building is back open to the public after closing again January 23 to follow in accordance with governor Jay Inslee’s new re-opening plan. But the governor modified … more

The gap between Covid-19 vaccine supply and demand still exist, Whatcom County health officials said during a January 27 press conference. As of last Thursday, the number of vaccines delivered to … more

Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state legislature, with the hope relief can reach people by the end of February. Two Covid-19 relief … more

Washington drivers will pay an extra 18 cents per gallon in gas taxes if a new 16-year, $25.8 billion transportation package backed by House Democrats is approved. The gas tax includes a 3-cent … more

Traffic into Point Roberts for October 2020 with 2019 figures following: Vehicles – 13,772 (201,648); Pedestrians – 11 (1,853); Commercial – 254 (2,166). Traffic into Point … more

Thank you, Point Roberts! As one of Scholarship America’s national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community to … more

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) provides a forum for public discussion of issues concerning the Point Roberts community, defined inclusively to include all residents and property … more

With Covid restrictions on gathering sending local groups online to meet, the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is offering a virtual community center through Zoom. The district has … more

Community members are renewing calls for an off-leash dog park, bringing the matter to the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) at their January 21 meeting and earning the support of … more

2020 was a very full year for the Garden Club. That is to say, full of hope and plans. The hope is still as active as ever but, alas, many of the plans had to be postponed. Two major plans … more

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association has informed Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu that the group has appointed Annelle Norman as the group’s representative on the Point Roberts Community Advisory … more

By the time 2020 rolled around, Circle of Care was running trips in the new wheelchair accessible bus to Bellingham several times each month, carrying residents to doctor and dentist appointments and … more

Well, if it isn’t one thing, it is another. It has been one difficult year for many people, and their churches. Our little church has had to close its doors; half of our beloved congregation … more

The Port of Bellingham has been offering emergency ferry service from Point Roberts to mainland Whatcom County since August to help address the unique transportation challenges in Point Roberts … more

The PRCAC had more than usual change in membership in 2020 at the same time that meetings were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and then resumed as Zoom-hosted events. Just before the … more

After ten years operating without, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has adopted bylaws. At their January 21 meeting, members voted unanimously to approve the bylaws, which cover … more

Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Elizabeth Drive and Saturdays at Lily Point. PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, February 1 at 7 p.m., via … more

Early in 2020, PREP received grants totaling just over $70,000 to construct an emergency communications facility for the fire district. This funding includes a generous contribution of $10,000 … more

January 1, 12:16 a.m.: Welfare check in progress on Benson Road. January 1, 9:21 p.m.: Welfare check in progress on Baher Road. January 2, 11:05 a.m.: Noise cold call on APA Road. January 3, … more

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.      The year 2021 marks 20 years of life in Point … more