Marty Martin
Marty Ray Martin passed away suddenly Jan. 3, 2018.
Marty was born on Feb. 26, 1958 at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood, California. He spent the first 20 years of his life in Downey, ...
Kenny Vargas
Kenny A. Vargas, age 27, was born on Feb. 18, 1990, in Bellingham to his loving parents, Kenneth and Stefanie (Wiggins) Vargas. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2017.
Kenny grew up in Lynden ...
4H Reports – Jan. 10, 2017
BARN BUDDIES Tabitha Revak, reporter On Dec. 27 Barn Buddies members, leaders and guests met outdoors in 30-degree weather and snow for a tour at a member’s Christmas tree farm. It ...
In bloom: Tips to repair tree storm damage
By David Vos Days of sub-freezing temperatures, a dusting of snow, stiff winds and a north-county ice storm for the record books. Suffice it to say, winter has been in full swing in ...
Sen. Doug Ericksen to remain in legislature
Contrary to reports, congressman says he will not leave Senate for EPA position By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] OLYMPIA — Sen. Doug Ericksen, a Ferndale Republican, announced ...
Hempler Foods recalls pepperoni sticks
Metal fragments were reported in meat products WHATCOM — Ferndale’s Hempler Foods Group LLC is recalling about 4,068 pounds of pepperoni sticks that may be contaminated with metal ...
Ice storm slams north county
Many out of power for two to four days; PSE loses 40 transmission poles By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — An ice storm hit north Whatcom County late last week, ...
FHS senior wins VFW Democracy essay contest
David Lange won at district level; essay will now be judged statewide By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — David Lange, a senior at Ferndale High School, recently ...
High tides expected on coast
Rain Thursday could cause lowland flooding By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Higher than normal tides are happening on the West Coast from Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, ...
County Council members are sworn in Jan. 8
BELLINGHAM — The oath of office will be administered to newly elected and reelected County Council members at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in the Whatcom County Council chambers, ...