Corrections deputies quickly respond to multiple overdoses, administer lifesaving measures
By Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office WHATCOM — At about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, a correction deputy monitoring the control panel noticed an offender was down on the ground ...
United Way of Whatcom County hosts free webinar series: History of discrimination in finance
Beginning 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, United Way of Whatcom County will partner with Next Gen Personal Finance to present a four-part educational webinar series focusing on the history ...
Community calendar for Feb. 8, 2023
Until Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day bags craft Let your friends help you celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating your own special Valentine’s Day goodie bag. This is an open and on-going ...
Whatcom County Council to receive Justice Project Needs Assessment report
BELLINGHAM – At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Justice Project Planning Team will present the Stakeholder Advisory Committee’s (SAC) Justice Project Needs Assessment report to the ...
Food plan open house provides in-person feedback opportunity
By Whatcom County Health Department FERNDALE – Community members are invited to an open house to review the Draft Whatcom County Food System Plan. The Food System Plan outlines goals, ...
Public hearing scheduled on HB 1308, graduation pathways bill
By Washington State Board of Education The State Board of Education’s request legislation (House Bill 1308) to expand graduation pathway options has been scheduled for a public hearing ...
GUEST OPINION: Saving money
By Elisa Claassen For the Record Inflation is a strong motivator for me to save money. I can’t change prices but I can do other things if I’m smart. In college, we carpooled. I ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 1, 2023
Letter: Operation Christmas Child a success locally Editor, I am writing to thank Lynden-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this ...
Ferndale School Board narrows search down to four candidates
By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Jan. 24, the Ferndale School Board narrowed its pool of applicants for School Director Position No. 3 down to four candidates: Cindy ...
Ericksen legacy fund announces scholarship/mini-grant programs
FERNDALE — The 2023 Doug Ericksen Community Legacy Fund scholarship applications are now available for seniors graduating from a Whatcom County high school or homeschool program. ...