City holds meet-and-greet with two finalists
FERNDALE — The state Department of Ecology has opened a public comment period for an environmental cleanup of Treoil Industries.
Among them 2023 Youth Peacemaker awardee Alfredo 'Lelo' Juarez Zeferino
Latinos in Action Conference held at Western Washington University
FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council received an update on private development happening in the city during its March 17 meeting.
FERNDALE — At approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, the Ferndale Police Department was dispatched to a report of a three-vehicle accident in the 5900 block of Church Road, where a southbound vehicle collided with two northbound vehicles.
EVERSON — Fifth-grader Ben Kurashige is working to give his Everson Elementary community a better idea of what happens in classrooms across the school with his very own newspaper, the Everson Element.
OLYMPIA — As reproductive health access becomes increasingly restricted across the country, expanding Washington’s law that protects patients and healthcare workers is becoming more important, supporters of the law say.
WHATCOM — Whatcom County Hearing Examiner Rajeev Majumdar approved a conditional use permit for a wireless broadband facility to go up on Hampton Road.
If your mail carrier has delivered certified mail requiring your signature, containing a court summons and claims form for the local water rights adjudication court case, don’t panic–you have ample time to file and learn how to file correctly.
Letter: Required minimum distributions
OLYMPIA — Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Legislative Building in Olympia on March 10 to protest the treatment of immigrants across the U.S. for Latino Legislative Day.
FERNDALE — The state Department of Ecology has opened a public comment period for an environmental cleanup of Treoil Industries.
EVERSON — The Nooksack Valley School Board approved a new policy against bias and hate speech, which was scheduled for a second read and has been a topic of discussion for several months.
Among them 2023 Youth Peacemaker awardee Alfredo 'Lelo' Juarez Zeferino
LYNDEN — On a unanimous vote, the Lynden School Board approved an Interdistrict Cooperative Agreement that is the first step toward a career and technical education center for Whatcom County’s schools.
Clifford “Cliff” Moran, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, was born in Bellingham on March 30, 1928. He resided in Bellingham for 94 years, with the last two years in Lynden at Meadow Greens, passing away Dec. 5, 2024 at the age 96.
George Plucinski, age 85, passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on Thursday, March 13, 2025. George believed in kindness and compassion. He also loved a good joke, and his large personality made him memorable to all he met.
EVERSON — The City of Everson experienced a water main break at the Nooksack River Bridge on the night of March 18 that led to a boil water advisory for the city’s water users and the Hampton and Everson water associations, according to the City of Everson news updates.
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Clarice N. Solvik, born Jan. 18, 1930, passed away on March 14, 2025.
Joseph Michael deBoer passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, while enjoying a day out snowmobiling in the mountains off Canyon Creek Road.
Catherine “Kay” Broersma, age 95, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Lynden while surrounded by the love and care of her family.
Grace (Grietje) Feddema went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2025, at Lakeside Gardens in Lynden. Grace is remembered for her loving and faithful heart — devoted to her Savior, her family, and her country. She was a delight to be around.
Latinos in Action Conference held at Western Washington University
Born in Bellingham on July 26, 1954, to parents Clayton and Shirley (Hershey) Woulf, Judy passed away on March 18, 2025.
A celebration of life for Wilma Jean McGuire will be held on April 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lynden United Methodist Church.
Virginia Mary Whiteley Streets was born in Seattle on Aug. 25, 1922, to William H. Whiteley and Mildred Graef Whiteley. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, at the age of 102.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leslie Paul Sperry, aged 67, of Everson, who went to be with his savior on the morning of Wednesday, March 19 2025.
James William Holstine II was born in San Diego on Dec. 20, 1940, to James William Holstine Sr and Lucile (Jones) Holstine. He attended San Diego schools and San Diego State College. Born with a deformed left leg which was removed at age 8, he was one of the original March of Dimes recipients.
Rosemarie Desjardins, 86, of Ferndale, passed away on Feb. 16, 2025. She was born to parents Leon and Beatrice Desjardins on Nov. 7, 1938 in Gleichen, Alberta, Canada. She was raised on the prairies of Alberta in a house with no electricity or running water and attended boarding school at …
Pine Street Bridge defeated on 3-to-1 vote
FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council received an update on private development happening in the city during its March 17 meeting.
LYNDEN — Ahmad Hamrah and his wife Tahmina Zalmai sacrificed their lives to help the United States in Afghanistan. Now they need the community’s help to reunite with their daughter.
FERNDALE — At approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, the Ferndale Police Department was dispatched to a report of a three-vehicle accident in the 5900 block of Church Road, where a southbound vehicle collided with two northbound vehicles.
Roughly 70 Isom Elementary students participated in and at least twice as many adults attended the school’s second STEAM Fair, March 20. The event, held in the school’s cafeteria, was an opportunity for students in grades K-5 to showcase their science, technology, engineering, art and mathem…
Pitching, fundamentals direct team led by longtime coach Cory White
Join the excitement at Aim & Game in Ferndale from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 as Nooksack High School and Lynden High School compete in a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate match. Both teams are currently the only two undefeated teams in their division, which makes this official Washington Sta…
Wednesday mornings twice each month
OLYMPIA — Journalists and news organizations across Washington are pleading with lawmakers to set aside money to support local newspapers and broadcasters.
WHATCOM — The Lynden boys soccer team is off to a promising start this season, opening with a 2-1 record through its first three matches. Sophomore Malachi Koenen has emerged as an early scoring leader with two goals to pace the Lions’ attack.
LYNDEN — After more than 20 years guiding the Lynden Christian girls soccer program, Brent DeRuyter has stepped down from his position as head coach.
Senators vote on additions to Washington’s Shield Law. The law protects patients and healthcare workers who provide reproductive services in the state. (Mary Feusner/WSJ photo)
WHATCOM — Track and field athletes across Whatcom County kicked off their spring seasons with a full slate of meets last week, producing a flurry of first-place finishes, personal records, and strong team performances.
EVERSON — A core group of seniors helps keep the Nooksack Valley Food Bank running seamlessly, giving up their spare time to ensure everyone in the community gets fed.
SUMAS — The Sumas City Council received word of the next Spring Clean Up and awarded a bid for asphalt crack sealing on several streets during its March 10 meeting.
Celebrate achievements in bloom with flowers
WHATCOM — A 1990 initiative restricted volt limits of power lines to 115,000 volts except in industrial zones in Whatcom County.
Winners will be selected to perform in June in Longview
BELLINGHAM — At approximately 2:40 a.m. Thursday, March 20 during a security check, Whatcom County corrections deputies discovered a detainee on the first floor of the jail was in medical distress.
LYNDEN — Lynden police are looking for a Caucasian man accused of approaching a 12-year-old boy unsolicited on March 18.
WHATCOM — Whatcom County Public Works will close a lane of Birch Bay-Lynden (BBL) Road near Ham Road from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 for roadwork.Whatcom County Public Works stated in a March 19 press release that contractors working on behalf of the department will conduct roadwa…
Red Cross, Whatcom County Fire Commission and Laurel Fire Department to install free smoke alarms; goal set to make more than 100 people safer from the threat of a home fire in Pollman Circle neighborhood
EVERSON — Administrative team Jodi DeBeeld and Janelle Tjoelker keep the well-oiled machine that is Whatcom County Fire District 1 running.
Painter host supports center’s open studio
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