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Border clarification

In the last edition of the All Point Bulletin, it was reported that “the U.S. Internal Revenue Service considers someone a U.S. resident for tax purposes if they meet the “substantial presence … more

Telephone smackdown

Smackdown! One of six Whidbey Telecom courtesy phones was run over in front of the USA gas station on Tyee Drive. A replacement should be installed shortly. Photo … more

PRCAC to meet with county official on code enforcement

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has set a tentative meeting with county planner and code enforcement officer Garrett Faddis on Tuesday, February 17 from … more

School bond receives overwhelming support

By Steve Guntli The Blaine school district will receive some much-needed upgrades after voters chose to pass a $45 million bond. Early results from February 10 show … more

Protect your heart this Valentine's Day

  By Jessica Scott February is both National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Together, these heartfelt events pay homage to both the … more

Whatcom County Planning and Development Services notice:

  Anders Kruus of Orca Shores, LLC. has filed a request with the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner to remove a proposed bridge from plans for The Cottages at Seabright Farm … more

County council upholds denial of radio towers

By Meg Olson On January 27 The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers was celebrating its latest victory in their battle to stop a tower farm being built in … more

Spend much time in the U.S.? Beware.

By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two … more

Parks board seeks new blood

By Meg Olson Following Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District board chair Mark Robbins’ decision to not run for reelection this fall, fellow commissioners are considering how … more

2014 Year in Review: Part 2

August • Whatcom County Council enthusiastically approved the scenic loop proposal for Point Roberts. • Plans for the annual Arts and Music Festival moved … more

Plea entered

William Brook, the former Point Roberts resident and Delta school psychologist accused of possessing and distributing child pornography has changed his plea to guilty in exchange for possible less … more

Stairs under construction at South Beach

  Stairs currently under construction leading down to South Beach from The Cottages at Seabright Farms will soon allow residents and walkers access to the … more

County asks for community input on code enforcement issues

By Meg Olson With an increase in complaints about code violations in Point Roberts, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services will be asking the Point Roberts Community … more

Crossings: February 2015

Traffic into Point Roberts for December 2014, with 2013 figures following: Vehicles – 91,995 (98,799); Pedestrians – 1,455 (1,303); Commercial – 1,531 (1,421); NEXUS – 37,471 (35,297). more

Peace of mind from a pair of eyes

By Meg Olson After seeing break-ins, vandalism and even arson on his block in the last year, Hugh Wilson founded Point Roberts Security to give absent homeowners an extra pair of … more

School district hoping for bond OK

By Meg Olson Hoping to educate Point Roberts residents on an upcoming $45 million school construction bond, parents, students and teachers got together at the local … more

Group seeks to offer in-home care

  By Andrew Grubb A local group of community members has proposed a bold new alternative for providing affordable in-home services for … more

PRCAC doing the group shuffle

With two terms ending and one resignation, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is getting three new faces. Taxpayers’ association member and Point Roberts … more

Water costs

The Point Roberts Water District is looking at a much smaller than usual increase in water costs as the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) pays off capital … more

People of the Point

By Margot Griffiths Laura Carson is a promising young jockey on an international racing circuit. At 24, she has ridden, and won, some prestigious races and it all … more
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