Whatcom READS announces community programs and conversations that explore 2023 book selection, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter 

WHATCOM – The 2023 Whatcom READS selection is the propulsive historical saga The Cold Millions by Spokane-based author Jess Walter. An intimate exploration of love, family, betrayal ...

Authorities meeting daily to monitor approaching weather systems

WHATCOM — Whatcom County will see a significant shift in the weather pattern beginning late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Temperatures will begin to climb slowly and ...

WCSO deputies shot in February to return to active duty

WHATCOM – On Feb. 10, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Deputies Jay Thompson and Ryan Rathbun responded to a neighborhood dispute in the Kendall area. While investigating the dispute, both ...

WCLS closes branches Friday

DUE TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS   WHATCOM — Due to hazardous driving conditions, all Whatcom County Library System locations are closed Friday, Dec. 23. All WCLS branches ...

10 historic rain/flood events in 2022 push boundaries of U.S. water

In October, leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference to draw attention to the impact of 10 major rain and ...

Lise Vande Kamp

Lise Vande Kamp Lise Vande Kamp, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 11 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.   Lise was born March 5, 1936 in Kolding, Denmark to parents ...

Ted Huizenga

Ted Huizenga Theodore “Ted” Huizenga, age 86, died peacefully at home on Dec. 13. Ted was born June 18, 1936 in Downey, California to parents Ted and Flora (Weidenaar) Huizenga.  Ted ...

Carmen Denson

Carmen Denson Carmen Elizabeth (Kelley) Denson, age 42, passed away at her Ferndale home on Wednesday, Dec. 14. She is remembered for being selfless, for her high energy, always having ...

Lisa Nieuwendorp

Lisa Nieuwendorp Lisa Diane Nieuwendorp was born on Nov. 27, 1962, and passed away in Bellingham on Dec. 12 after a 6 1/2-year battle with cancer.  She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, ...

Community calendar for Dec. 21, 2022

Dec. 22 Concert of Carols  Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., a Concert of Carols: carols for congregation and organ at American Reformed Church, 8868 Northwood Road, Lynden. Michael Plagerman ...