Question: Sometimes while driving on a freeway with three or more lanes I’ll see another driver change two or more lanes at once. I was under the impression that you’re only supposed to change … more

The Ides of March came two weeks early for one misfortunate water recreationist who had to be rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard after he drifted out into Boundary Bay after dark on Monday, February 28. more

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has been awarded a $31,000 grant to make this year’s summer kids camp just what local kids need after two years of Covid-19 lockdown. … more

T-Mobile users may be getting more bars on the Point. In February SBA Communications sent an email to the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District that they were in contract negotiations with … more

The Commons is open every Saturday from noon–2:30 p.m., in the back room at the community center. On Saturday, March 26, Point Roberts resident Marty Haulena, head veterinarian at the Vancouver … more

Noel Newbold has been appointed to fill the position vacated by former hospital district commissioner Richard Dennis who resigned February 9 after announcing his plan to move to Texas with his wife. … more

The Editor: I am writing to pay tribute and wish a fond farewell to a wonderful friend and a true community leader, Jennifer Urquhart. Jennifer will be heading back to her Tidewater, … more

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce will continue to push to have a policy allowing temporary and seasonal workers coming to the Point from Canada reinstated. The temporary worker visa program was … more

Blame it on a non-football fan. Jack Procter was recruited by the Washington State University Cougars football team, not the Huskies. (University of Washington is home to the Huskies. Who knew?) Go … more

Following a sparsely attended virtual candidates forum, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will consider skipping a community vote in filling two vacancies. PRCAC president … more

Boundary Bay Border Station The Point Roberts-Boundary Bay crossing is one of thirteen along Washington’s 427-mile shared border with British Columbia, and the westernmost on the United … more

The Canadian government announced March 17 that travelers entering Canada by air, land or water will no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test. The high rate of vaccinations in Canada, the … more

 Ladybug Nursery’s Darlene Gibbs has a wide range of flowers, plants and vegetable starts for those looking to cheer up the homestead; the crew at Westwind Marine are getting tons of calls … more

Neil and Krystal King were living in Portland, Oregon during the early stages of the Covid-19 virus when they read a news article about Point Roberts. They both had work they could do from home and … more

Rainfall in our area reached record numbers for the month of November last year. According to Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD), which tracks precipitation at its office in Birch Bay on … more

Never Lose the Days You’re In   Shed the hard times with every tear, and do not fight to hold them near With each new day they’re less and less, let love hold you in … more

A walk to the beach at Lily Point speaks to me of the season of Lent to Easter A bright day: The sunlight illuminates tiny yellow flower buds which, from even a slight distance, resemble tiny … more

Karen Scotti December 23, 1941 – Feb. 26, 2022 Karen Scotti passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a brief illness. Her younger brother, Jay, was at her side. Anyone of you who knew … more

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering the opportunity this spring to obtain a Washington state Boater Education Card through online courses. All Washington state residents over the age of 12 or born after … more

March 1, 2:48 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Tyee Drive and McKenzie Way. March 1, 4:16 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Vista Way. March 5, 1:24 p.m.: Serve papers on Evergreen Lane. … more