Letters to the editor: June 12, 2024

Letter: Fluoride in water ‘a medication’ Editor, Finally, city council has taken steps to remove a medication from the Lynden water supply. If medicated water is a good move for ...

Henry ‘Hank’ Vander Veen

Henry “Hank” Vander Veen passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Savior on June 8, 2024. Hendrik Vander Veen was welcomed into this world as the first child ...

Terrence ‘Terry’ Scott De Valois

Terrence “Terry” Scott De Valois went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 43, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Terry was born Aug. 6, 1980, sharing a birthday with his ...

Cheryl Ann Krause (Miller)

Cheryl Ann Krause (Miller), age 73, of Everson, went home to Jesus on May 30, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House after enduring a chronic illness. Born in 1951 in Indiana to Elmer and Betty ...

Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen

Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passionate gardener and a woman whose heart was deeply rooted in her love for God. She departed ...

Mary Hickey Eiene

Mary Hickey Eiene passed away Jan. 22, 2024. Her family would like to celebrate her with a memorial on Saturday June 15, 2024 from noon-3 p.m. at Berthusen Park in Lynden. Funeral arrangements ...

Sunny skies blanket Ferndale graduation

Ferndale High School’s class of 2024 was full of hope and laughter during its June 7 commencement ceremony. The night began with the traditional Pomp and Circumstances, as played ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: June 12, 2024

Lynden Municipal Court reports LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held May 29, with William T. Wisdom presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Travis J. Manthey, ...

Community calendar for June 12, 2024

Tuesdays in June Watercolor Series Class Join Lois Dahl every Tuesday in June from 10 a.m. until noon at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Lois will teach beginner and ...

New chapter for Ferndale High School

Ribbon cutting, ceremony give mark official celebration of new campus By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 30, Ferndale High School officially celebrated its new campus ...