Ski to Sea racers can do 3 events

WHATCOM — Whatcom Events announced on Oct. 9 that starting in 2018 a change to the Ski to Sea Race rules will allow racers to participate in up to three legs per individual. Teams ...

WAHA of Bellingham will help in healthcare sign ups

Enrollment restarts Nov. 1 OLYMPIA — The Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement has been chosen to oversee in-person assistance to residents of Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom ...

Metal crafting puts him in Lynden show

28th annual show this week at fairgrounds By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN ­— A new exhibitor in this weekend’s Fall Craft and Antique Show could be considered a ...

Funding allows ranger climbing team at Baker

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office on Oct. 12 announced the awarding of more than $2.6 million to 26 projects to build parks and trails around the state. ...

Nov. 6-9 event is on housing innovation

BELLINGHAM — A new event, Whatcom Housing Week Nov. 6-9, aims to build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions. The week will feature presentations by national experts, ...

Lynden to host 2018 state skeet competition

LYNDEN — The Lynden Shotgun Club has been selected to host next year’s Washington Skeet Shooting Championships on Aug. 10-12, 2018. At a recent state association scheduling meeting ...

‘Great Shakeout’ earthquake drill at 10:19 a.m. Thursday

Insurance also should be ready SEATTLE — Are you and your family ready for “the big one?” Everyone in Washington is encouraged to drop, cover and hold for a worldwide earthquake ...

VFW speech, essay entries due by Oct. 31

LYNDEN ­— There’s still time for local youths to enter the Veterans of Foreign Wars patriotic speech and essay contests. Entries need to be in the hands of Lynden VFW Post 9301 ...

Ferndale remains unbeaten after thrilling 29-28 victory

Golden Eagles stop Oak Harbor’s two-point attempt in OT to secure win By Kevin Doucette [email protected] OAK HARBOR — Friday night’s matchup between the Ferndale Golden ...

Ruth Appel wins cheese industry certification

FERNDALE — Appel Farms announces that co-owner Ruth Appel is in the 2017 class of American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals. Appel was among those who passed the ACS ...