Fire chief Christopher Carleton has announced that due to continued dry weather a full burn ban is in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires are permitted until the ban is lifted.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene visited Point Roberts on Wednesday and spent an hour updating local residents on her work in Washington, D.C. and getting feedback to take with her as she heads back in September.

The slate of officers for the Point Roberts Taxpayers' Association looks pretty familiar. At the association's August 15 meeting members voted to keep Mark Robbins, left, as president and Jennifer Urquhart, right as treasurer. Arthur Reber will retain his role as vice-president until another member steps forward to fill the slot, but has also taken on the role of secretary.

Fire chief Christopher Carleton was the guest speaker at the August 15 meeting of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association. Carleton shared information about the local fire department's finances, including some projected big-ticket items in the near future.