FERNDALE — In years past, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Membership meeting at Silver Reef Casino.
FERNDALE — On Jan. 16, the Ferndale School District held its inaugural State of the District event. Proceedings took place in the Ferndale High School Performing Arts Center.
FERNDALE — Ferndale School District families, school staff and community members interested in sharing their input on the future of family engagement and/or the identification and support of the district’s highly capable learners are encouraged to apply for consideration to serve on either …
FERNDALE — Around late 2021, Dr. Christine Monroe discovered two very serious problems facing veterinary services across the United States.
FERNDALE — On Jan. 17, the Ferndale High School Cheskwin Club and the Vista/Kwechost Club are collaborating to host the annual Treaty Day Coastal Jam.
FERNDALE — On Jan. 16, the Ferndale School District will hold its inaugural State of the District.
LYNDEN — Four North Whatcom teams participated in the Lynden wrestling tournament at Jake Maberry Gymnasium on Jan. 25.
WHATCOM — In a busy week, several teams in the Northwest Conference showcased impressive performances. The boys' basketball standings are heating up, with Lynden continuing their dominance with wins over Meridian (62-56) and Blaine (73-60).
Lynden Christian knocks off Anacortes, Nooksack Valley to stay unbeaten in conference play
Douglas Lee TeVelde of Everson was born in Glenwood, Minnesota, on Oct. 18, 1960, to Herman H. and Nellie (VerSteeg) TeVelde. He was the fifth of six TeVelde children.
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William Darrell Partlow passed away on Dec. 25, 2024 in Bellingham. Born May 15, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN, he graduated from Madison H.S. in Mansfield, OH in 1985.
Calvin Jay Vanden Hoek, 73, was welcomed into God’s presence on Sunday, Jan.19, 2025. Born Feb. 8, 1951, to Tony and Harena (Vander Ley) Vanden Hoek in Platte, South Dakota, Calvin was the fifth of six children. He grew up on a family farm near Harrison, South Dakota. Cal attended Corsica …
Executive orders defend reproductive rights, tighten policies
OLYMPIA — More than 100 young people in Washington became homeless last year as they transitioned out of the state’s foster care program. Some legislators say state and federal restrictions are standing in the way of the resources they need to keep their housing.
OLYMPIA — As they were cheered from the gallery by friends and family and treated to a ukulele version of “America the Beautiful,” legislators gathered Jan. 15 for the opening of the 2025 Washington State Legislature.
Douglas Lee TeVelde of Everson was born in Glenwood, Minnesota, on Oct. 18, 1960, to Herman H. and Nellie (VerSteeg) TeVelde. He was the fifth of six TeVelde children.
Calvin Jay Vanden Hoek, 73, was welcomed into God’s presence on Sunday, Jan.19, 2025. Born Feb. 8, 1951, to Tony and Harena (Vander Ley) Vanden Hoek in Platte, South Dakota, Calvin was the fifth of six children. He grew up on a family farm near Harrison, South Dakota. Cal attended Corsica Ch…
EVERSON — With the start of the new year came a new business in Everson — Cattlemens Cuts N Colors, a new hair salon that has moved into the old Valley Tap House building.
BELLINGHAM — Meridian girls’ varsity bowling is peaking at the perfect time as they head into districts. Head coach Gregg Hill, now in his fourth year leading the program, believes his team has the potential to compete and thrive at the state level.
LYNDEN — Lynden Christian High School Drama will present its winter musical, Disney’s High School Musical, in the Worship and Fine Arts Center at Lynden Christian High School.
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LYNDEN — Lynden girls basketball remains at the top of the 2A state rankings with a perfect 16-0 record as they march toward the playoffs.
Young artists take flight under tutelage of Pam Fredback
As I look back on my first year serving on the Lynden School Board, I am filled with gratitude and pride.
Many genres of books available at libraries
EVERSON — On Jan. 15 at Nooksack Valley High School, Mount Baker delivered a commanding performance and defeated Nooksack Valley 70-9 in a dual wrestling meet. Highlights included Nooksack Valley’s Vincent Colburn earning a 7-4 decision at 120 pounds, while Mount Baker wrestlers Andrew Monti…
BELLINGHAM —- Lynden maintained its undefeated record and top-ranked status in the state with a 62-56 victory over Meridian on Jan. 20 at Meridian High School.
FERNDALE — On Jan. 16, the Ferndale School District held its inaugural State of the District event. Proceedings took place in the Ferndale High School Performing Arts Center.
FERNDALE — Ferndale School District families, school staff and community members interested in sharing their input on the future of family engagement and/or the identification and support of the district’s highly capable learners are encouraged to apply for consideration to serve on either …
FERNDALE — Around late 2021, Dr. Christine Monroe discovered two very serious problems facing veterinary services across the United States.
Jan. 23-Feb. 8
LYNDEN — At 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Whatcom author Alan Shore will present his newest book, Uncommon Allies: American Jews and Christians Uniting Against Hitler 1933-1945, at Village Books in Lynden.
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Lynden School Board talks with Piper Sandler’s Trevor Carlson about various funding mechanisms for capital facilities projects
LYNDEN — On Jan. 11, Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis and City Administrator John Williams met with Washington’s 2nd District State Representative Rick Larsen to discuss Lynden’s recently awarded $2 million RAISE Grant.
Mayor Korthuis talks about Lynden slowing down the growth during Jan. 16 State of the City address
105 Years of Living and Loving. A century of laughter, love and a dash of mischief came to an end as Tina Leona Rutgers Van Waveren Navis left this world. She entered the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior on Jan. 16, 2025 at the Christian Healthcare center in Lynden.
Debra Sue Lott was born to Max and Shirley Bailey in Julesburg, Colorado on March 23, 1954. She grew up on two farms, in Colorado and Watauga, South Dakota. Her family moved to Portland, Oregon, when she was 11. She graduated from Washington High School and spent two years at Christian colleges.
Frank H. Cratsenberg
LYNDEN
OLYMPIA — Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a budget-cutting plan to ease a projected $12 billion statewide budget deficit during a 2025 legislative preview in Olympia on Jan. 9.
But some programs deserve more support, poll shows
WCSO investigates homicide, suspect in custody
LYNDEN — The past three weeks we have taken a look back at some of the headlines you saw in last year’s Tribune newspaper. This week we publish the finale of 2024: A Year in Review.
LYNDEN — For Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, 2024 was no walk in the park.
WHATCOM — The Whatcom County home market bounced back in 2024, showing gains in both sale prices and the number of homes sold, according to a local real estate report.
NOOKSACK VALLEY — Three years after the November 2021 floods that tore through the Nooksack Valley and much of North Whatcom County, people are still rebuilding their lives and living with the constant question of when the next one will hit.
“I can’t believe a complete stranger would do this for me.” Knowing that I can make a difference in someone’s life is why I volunteer with Knitted Knockers.
Letter: How state budget impacts K-12 education in our communities
Through Jan. 25
FERNDALE — On Jan. 17, the Ferndale High School Cheskwin Club and the Vista/Kwechost Club are collaborating to host the annual Treaty Day Coastal Jam.
FERNDALE — On Jan. 16, the Ferndale School District will hold its inaugural State of the District.