It’s for sure: Shewmake and Rule elected

Democrats hold two of three 42nd District slots for first time in 18 years By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Representation from the state 42nd Legislative ...

Dismal picture of COVID statewide

Official: ‘We should probably all stop socializing’ By Brent Lindquist [email protected]  WHATCOM ­— Coronavirus cases have risen sharply in most of Washington in recent ...

Ericksen wants to return to voting booths

His proposed Free & Fair Elections Act also calls for photo ID to vote   WHATCOM — State Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, is readying legislation for the 2021 legislative ...

‘Reinvention’ help offered to businesses

Executive Sidhu connects with Northwest Innovation Center   BELLINGHAM — On Monday the NW Innovation Resource Center announced it is launching Project ReInvent as part of efforts ...

Farm Circle event for kids goes virtual

Normally it would have happened live this fall   LYNDEN — In past years the Whatcom Farm Circle event has hosted more than 850 third-grade students over the course of three days ...

What’s next for the Ferndale School District?

Levy passage removes need for further deep budget cuts By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Voters approved the Ferndale School District’s Programs and Operations ...

County holding tight on COVID

Meanwhile, the spread is rapid in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— While the COVID-19 infection rate has spiked alarmingly ...

No more hornet nests found yet

But WSDA team remains upbeat about being able to contain any spread By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— No more giant Asian hornet nests have been identified ...

Dems lead 42nd Dist. races

Shewmake and Rule at least 2,500 votes ahead of Van Werven, Sefzik By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— It was Democrats in the lead by at least 2,500 votes ...

Libraries reopen, with restrictions

Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. at most WCLS locations; occupancy is capped at about 25%   WHATCOM — Public library buildings in the 10-branch Whatcom County Library System reopened Monday ...