Julie Martin

  My wife, Julie Marie Martin, died Nov. 24 from illnesses that accompany cystic fibrosis. The disease made her a tiny, 4’10” warrior, and among the oldest CF patients in the ...

Alfredo Gonzalez

  Alfredo Andres “Kiko” Gonzalez stepped from this life into Jesus’ arms on Nov. 14, 2020.   Among many other things, he’ll be remembered by his family and friends for ...

Cora Vander Woude

  Cora Vander Woude, at the age of 96, ended her earthly voyage on Nov. 26, 2020, and passed into glory to see her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   She spent the last few years ...

Daryl Kooy

  Daryl Craig Kooy was taken home to his heavenly Father on Nov. 25, 2020. He will be remembered for his love of God, family and friends.   Daryl was born on Feb. 19, 1956, ...

William Stuurmans

  William Wayne “Bill” Stuurmans, age 73, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home in Mount Vernon.   Bill was born on Feb. 11, 1947, in Bellingham to Pete H. and ...

Marvin Polinder

  Marvin Polinder was born in Bellingham to Alroy and Ida (Ashe) Polinder on Oct. 24, 1960.   He attended Ferndale High School and owned his own trucking business. Marvin was ...

Pursuit in stolen U-Haul, then on foot into the hills

Suspect finally arrested: Maple Falls man, 34 By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— A man in a stolen U-Haul truck and then on foot led pursuers on an hours-long ...

County COVID rate soars to 194

437 cases in last two weeks; key numbers keep going in wrong direction By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— County COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed in sync with ...

CHCC reports multiple staff COVID-positive

And now the very first CHCC resident showed a positive test on Tuesday By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— The Christian Health Care of Lynden is dealing with ...

Gasoline prices staying low

  SEATTLE — Washington gas prices were unchanged in the week ended Sunday, Nov. 29, averaging $2.66 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,666 stations in the ...