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Car erupts into flames at the border

Alex Range's van caught fire in the commercial lane on Thursday, September 14./ Photo by Chris Patterson By Meg Olson Community members have started a fundraising campaign to help a local tradesman … more

Banner Bank hosts food drive

By Meg Olson For the month of September, Banner Bank is collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations at its Point Roberts branch. For every donation of at least a dollar, … more

Arthur Reber named new parks commissioner

Arthur Reber, running unopposed for Doug Shier's seat as parks commissioner, was appointed to replace him following Shier's sudden resignation on Monday, September 11. more

Construction ahead!

By Judy Ross, for The Friends of the Point Roberts Library The title isn’t a warning, but it is something of a mayday call. Here’s where we are now. Last week, … more

Fire department hosts community event

The August 26 open house at the Benson Road fire station combined learning with lots of fun. Ethan and Charlotte Baker liked to explore the fire … more

Cardboard boat race 2017

  For Kiniski’s Reef Tavern’s annual cardboard boat races on August 26 six teams of brave mariners took to sea. Some made it over the finish … more

Five bids for new library project

By Meg Olson With five bids before them the partners on the new library project have agreed to try and share potential additional funding needs. Bids were opened on … more

Eclipse 2017

Photo by Carolyn Ristau Eclipse viewing party held by the Point Roberts parks district on Monday, August 21, 2017 Shay McVickers, along with many others, enjoyed the eclipse party sponsored by the … more

DelBene receives warm welcome from the Point

By Meg Olson In her regular visit to Point Roberts, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene spoke of her frustration with a hamstrung legislative branch and an erratic … more

PRCAC considers going beyond character plan

By Meg Olson Members of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are taking aim at a sheaf of planning requirements as they move beyond revising the former character … more

Park district and dog owners look for solution

By Meg Olson Dog owners were out in force at the last parks board meeting to defend their ability to let their dogs off the leash at Baker Field. Current and former … more

Local artist's work chosen for telephone directory cover

  A painting by local watercolorist Valerie Mayer, c., has been chosen for the cover of the Whidbey Telecom directory. The new directory, coming in November, … more

Dumped dryer

A discarded dryer that has been sitting on the side of the road at South Beach Road and Cedar Park has raised the hackles of at least one neighbor. Time for the dumper to undump his … more

Burn ban continues indefinitely

Continual news reports of B.C. wildfires are a reminder that dry, hot weather means a high fire danger is still a concern. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal declared a ban on all … more

New WDFW fishing regulations

By Meg Olson New rules for cross-border boaters is changing how local anglers fishing in Canada need to document the origin of their catch if they bring it back into U.S. … more

It’s safe to eat shellfish again

If you’re a licensed recreational shellfish harvester itchins to scoop up clams, mussels, oysters and scallops, you can now, thanks to the Washington State Department of Health. On … more

Run with the Chums

By Stefanie Donahue If traversing through forested trails bordered by expansive views of the coast piques your interest, the fifth annual Run with the Chums 5K fun run and walk may … more

Fire district and hospital clinic open house set

The Point Roberts Clinic and fire district will be holding their annual open house on Saturday, August 26 in the Benson Road fire hall parking lot. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 … more

Golf course opens up the taps

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts golf course, renamed Bald Eagle Golf Club by new owners, is asking for support from the local water district as they move through a projected $1.5 … more

Firefighters collect 350 lbs. of trash

District firefighters picked up trash on Tyee Drive, Benson Road, APA Road and part of of Boundary Bay Road. About 350 lbs. of trash was collected, including someone’s … more
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