Lyle Bennink

Lyle Bennink, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Funeral arrangements are being planned through Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Joseph Jenkins

Joseph Jenkins, of Lynden, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at the age 77. Funeral arrangements are being planned with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Carl Haan

Carl Haan, of Lynden, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at the age of 59 after a brief fight against a rare disease called amyloidosis. ...

Gina Eddy

Gina Marie Eddy passed away at her home in Maple Falls, Washington, on Oct. 19, 2017. She was a daughter of Kenneth and Georgina Eddy of Sumas. Gina graduated from Nooksack Valley ...

Tyler Hardy

Tyler Hardy, age 26, died tragically in a semi truck accident on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at CrossPoint Church of Lynden. Arrangements ...

Down to decision time in local election

Ballots must be in drop boxes around county before 8 p.m. Tuesday WHATCOM — Auditor Debbie Adelstein reminds voters that ballots in next Tuesday’s election must be in drop boxes ...

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 1, 2017

Supports Wenger Whatcom County is fortunate to have Barry Wenger running for port commissioner in the upcoming election. Barry has knowledge, experience and vision in waterfront development ...

Calendar – Week of Nov. 1

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Cynthia Bos on Nov. 1, Karen Scholten Nov. ...

Roger Bajema

Roger Bajema passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 and into the arms of his loving Savior while surrounded by his wife and children. Roger will be remembered for his huge heart ...

Ferndale’s Got Talent starts Friday

LYNDEN — The Ferndale School District’s “Ferndale’s Got Talent Show 2017” begins Friday and concludes Saturday, bringing citizens together to show off their diverse array ...