FERNDALE — Whether you are looking to learn something new, wanting ideas for a home garden or just wanting to go on a nice stroll, the Hovander Demonstration Gardens have something for everyone.
Feeding the community
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Post Office is having issues with locked neighborhood cluster boxes being broken into, which has led to an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Future population
FERNDALE — Community members interested in running for the Ferndale School Board this year are invited to attend an informational workshop hosted by the Board at 5 p.m. April 22 at the Ferndale School District office, 6041 Vista Drive.
A gathering of imagination at Cultural Arts Center
Stanton Seymour Stuurmans passed away on April 14, 2025, at his home in Lynden.
Christopher Michael Renner went home to be with his Lord on April 11, 2025. He was born on Sept. 23, 1970 in Renton.
Judy Lorene McCormick, age 83, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Feeding the community
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Post Office is having issues with locked neighborhood cluster boxes being broken into, which has led to an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Rev. Arvin Henry Wester, a beloved figure from Lynden, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 92. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Future population
Through June 7
Out with old, in with the new
Next step: playground and splash pad
Three Lynden performers are in musical through May 4 at Skagit Valley College’s McIntyre Hall
District challenges OSPI decision against proposal to change Gender Identity Participation policy
LYNDEN
LYNDEN — After months of waiting, fluoride was once again on the Lynden City Council agenda on Monday night for a vote.
WHATCOM — As league play heats up, local soccer teams continue to battle for positioning in the Northwest Conference.
Van Dalen, Carroll and Adams prove bright spots during tough stretch
LYNDEN — Meridian and Lynden Christian claimed top honors at the 1A Northwest Conference track and field meet on Tuesday, April 16, at Lynden Christian High School.
After starting the season 7-3, Lynden baseball is on a five-game losing streak. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
EVERSON — A year ago, Nooksack Valley softball wrapped up its season with a 7-18 record, a mark that reflected a young team still learning how to compete and stay consistent at the varsity level. But the Pioneers’ 2025 campaign has been a different story through the teams first 14 games.
WHATCOM — Unified Basketball embraces inclusion through sport and brings together students from diverse educational settings. The program, which pairs Special Olympics athletes with their peers, has been successful both on and off the court, and has been widely embraced by the greater Whatco…
Before the Columbia River flood control system, spring blooms often coincided with large muddy floods inundating communities and farms. While Midwest, from Minnesota to Louisiana, still faces threats from swollen rivers due to heavy rain and rapid snowmelt, the Columbia River drainage does not.
For what good?
FERNDALE — Community members interested in running for the Ferndale School Board this year are invited to attend an informational workshop hosted by the Board at 5 p.m. April 22 at the Ferndale School District office, 6041 Vista Drive.
As you probably have heard, the Lynden City Council will again review a proposal to remove fluoride from our drinking water. Fluoride was added to Lynden drinking water in 1959 because of its ability to significantly reduce dental cavities, particularly in younger children. Today, more than …
WHATCOM — With spring break in the rearview, several North Whatcom boys soccer teams return to action this week, each navigating its own path in the Northwest Conference standings.
WHATCOM — The high school baseball season is hitting its stride across Whatcom County, and a few programs have already begun separating themselves in the league standings.
A gathering of imagination at Cultural Arts Center
Second and fourth Thursdays of each month
PRCA Rodeo returns for another year
Two others to play district recital in Everett
Bringing in services
LYNDEN — The Lynden Fire Department has recently acquired a new piece of equipment, a 107-foot ladder truck, which will replace a soon-to-be retired fire engine. A push-in ceremony will be held on April 21 at 6 p.m. to honor this momentous point in time for the department.
LCHS students make five new super-sized paintings across high school campus
District expected to challenge decision against proposal to change Gender Identity Participation policy
Tastes of home at Haan’s Tandoor Bar
Sandra (Groen) Scalf, 82, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, with her family by her side in Mount Vernon.
The Queen of perfection, elegance and grace, Sharon Lynn Terpsma Taylor Griepp, the eldest of John and Alice Terpsma, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 peacefully with many of her family by her bedside at Valley Medical Hospital.
Raymond D. “Dale” Munkres, age 80, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.
EVERSON
WHATCOM — Each of the three Whatcom County Dairy Ambassadors have written a reflection piece for this week’s Country Life.
BARNYARD KIDS 4-H CLUB
Rate Assistance Program renamed Utility Discount program
Nearly a century of service
WHATCOM — Whatcom County home sales remained stable in the first quarter of the year but individual communities experienced some significant moves, according to a local real estate report.
LYNDEN — Lynden School District has refinanced its municipal bonds, a move that will save the district’s taxpayers more than $1.3M.
BELLINGHAM —- Meridian baseball fended off a late push from Nooksack Valley to secure a 4-2 victory on Wednesday, April 9.
As a kid, I read so often that my parents would withhold books instead of TV when I was in trouble. Conversely, my best friend has viewed reading as a chore for most of his life. We’ve known each other for nearly 10 years now. A love of reading is something I share with other friends, but it…
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- Lynden Schools to initiate legal action against office of state superintendent
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