Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Mar. 29, 2023
Lynden Lions offering scholarships WHATCOM — The Lynden Lions club is offering two, $1,000 scholarships to students in the Lynden, Lynden Christian and Meridian School Districts. ...
Community calendar for March 29, 2023
Through April 1 Gardening green Like to have a beautiful ornamental garden that also helps to keep Whatcom waters clean? WSU Extension’s five-part live online gardening green course will ...
WCSO asks for public’s help in locating suspects
WHATCOM –- Probable cause has been developed to arrest 34-year-old James Franklin Gamble and 31-year-old Christopher David Gamble, brothers, with first-degree robbery, first-degree ...
LEGALS- March 29, 2023
FERNDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a notice of violation. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the ...
Food pantries want flexibility in spending to aid families
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Food banks are finding it necessary to provide diapers, toiletries, feminine hygiene products and other non-food items but ...
Whatcom County deputies arrest active shooting suspect
Staff Reports WHATCOM — On Monday, March 20 at approximately 1:45 a.m., Whatcom County deputies responded to numerous reports of multiple shots fired in an apartment complex in ...
Engrossed House Bill 1274 would require new resource to help identify child malnutrition during social work visits
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — A social workers’ guide to identify child malnutrition cases has passed the state House of Representatives and is now ...
Healthcare industry to collect demographic data
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — More than 400,000 health care professionals would be required to provide information on race, ethnicity, gender, and spoken ...
Celebrating Japanese culture at Cherry Blossom Festival
Pioneer Pavilion transformed into a space for reflection and celebration when the annual Ferndale Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival returned on Saturday, March 18. Marla Morrow, founder ...
GUEST OPINION: Elfo to retire from Sheriff’s Office
It has been an incredible honor to serve the people of Whatcom County and the great team at the Sheriff’s Office as your sheriff since 2003. My current term as sheriff ends in January ...