Ferndale Community Coalition members return from trip to Iceland
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce bring back awards gala
Opening Day tradition
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.
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.
Feeding the community
City teams up with Habitat for Humanity
Ferndale Community Coalition members return from trip to Iceland
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce bring back awards gala
Opening Day tradition
School district misses 60% supermajority needed for approval
Greg Sund creates lasting change
Is Washington State not compliant with Title IX?
LYNDEN — Public safety was a theme for the start of the Lynden City Council meeting on April 21.
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Donald Jay Snapper, age 86, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in Bellingham. His memorial service will be held at Hope In Christ Church, 710 E Sunset Drive, Bellingham, on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Roberts officiating.
Cora Winterberg went home peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, where she is singing with pure joy.
Our Mom, Claudia Jane Hohmann, was an amazing Mom, Gma, GeeGee, Wife, Sister and Friend, touching the lives of many.
Patricia Sue Assink passed away on April 23, 2025, at her home in Everson. Pat was born on Feb. 14, 1944, to Norman and Ethel Freeman in Sedro-Woolley. The family moved to Whatcom County when Pat was about 14. She graduated from Meridian High School. It was there she met the love of her li…
Shirley Anderson left April 14, 2025 to be with our Heavenly Father. She was a busy little lady. Over the years she enjoyed cake decorating and being a homemaker, along with her church activities, book club and backpack buddies.
Carol Jean Larsen was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Bellingham to parents Erik Theodore “Ted” Larsen and Frances Zender/Larsen/Holm and spent most of her life in Deming. Carol passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Bellingham.
Jane Frances Scholten, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the Christian Health Care Center. Jane was born to Jim and Fannie Bajema of Lynden on Christmas Eve 1937. She grew up on a farm on Trapline Road along with her siblings Sherm, Sylvia and Glen.
Ronald Magnus Pearson of Bellingham, age 86, son of Hazel and Alfons Pearson, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024 from natural causes.
Patricia (known as Trisha) Carol Mattsen, 79, of Lynden, died on April 20, 2025. After suffering a stroke in her home during the night of April 17, her final days were spent surrounded by family who had time to travel to be by her side. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
LYNDEN — Lynden Christian softball appears to be finding its best form with the postseason on the horizon.
WHATCOM — The Eason Invitational, held on April 26 at Snohomish High School, showcased top performances from local schools, including Lynden Christian, Mount Baker, Meridian and Ferndale.
LYNDEN — After three decades, Lynden Christian junior varsity boys basketball coach Brian Sipma is stepping away from the sidelines.
BELLINGHAM — A year after reaching the 1A state championship game, Meridian baseball is experiencing a different journey in the 2025 regular season.
Jerimy Saldivar steps into head coaching role at LC as daughter Evelyn prepares for college career after leading Lynden in scoring
OLYMPIA — Democrats have their work cut out for them this session as Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Republicans continue to oppose tax increases in the operating budgets.
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.
Q&A for prospective Ferndale School Board members
EVERSON — The Nooksack Valley School Board had good news for taxpayers in the district during its April 17 meeting – it refunded the 2015 bond passed to build the middle school, saving taxpayers about $1.6 million.
People step forward
Linda Wyckoff Aldrich, age 85, slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and arrived in heaven hearing “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jon Patrick Miller on Dec. 31, 2024.
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.
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.
Feeding the community
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
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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)