18-year-old and his ‘pandemic quilt’ travel U.S.

Graduating MBHS is next for Will Stich-Smith — then another trip?   WHATCOM ­— This all began a year ago as Will Stich-Smith wanted to spend more time with his mom.   It ...

Whatcom Reads theme programs kicking off

  WHATCOM — The slate of virtual events for Whatcom READS 2021 is now beginning. Join the conversation by registering for online programs that explore the themes of race and belonging ...

Two candidates for Conservation District board positions named

  WHATCOM — The Whatcom Conservation District announces that Mike Bozzo and Alan Chapman are the two candidates for a WCD board of supervisors position up for election on March ...

Cleaning up Ferndale

FHS junior kicks off cleanup efforts around town By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Kimberly Medley is in her second year of Marty Moravec’s leadership class, ...

Second round of PPP begins

First step for businesses is to find a lender participating   OLYMPIA ­— The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a reopening of federal Paycheck Protection Program ...

All 65 and older now eligible for vaccine

But county says ‘demand far surpasses supply’   WHATCOM — The Washington State Department of Health on Jan. 18 expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination to all people ...

Chase ends with arrest on multiple charges

WHATCOM — On Jan. 5 around 8:30 p.m., deputies received information on the location of 38-year-old Shawn Sivo, of Ferndale, who was wanted for second-degree assault and possession ...

Health Dept.: COVID wave sweeping county

‘Counts higher than they have ever been’ — toward 450 in last two weeks   WHATCOM — There were grim words from the county Health Department on Friday, Jan. 8:   “The ...

Lummi ferry truck weight limit raised to 11,000 pounds

WHATCOM ­— On Jan. 1, 2021, the Ferry Division of county Public Works increased the maximum gross vehicle weight for personal vehicles on the Whatcom Chief ferry from 8,000 pounds ...

No vaccines yet at Family Care Network

It will use the Moderna one, when available   WHATCOM ­— Family Care Network will be using the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, with doses 28 days apart, the local physician network ...