Ferndale School Board names new District 3 director

FERNDALE — On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Ferndale School Board named Toni Jefferson director No. 3 for the board. The board selected Jefferson after interviewing four candidates earlier ...

Larsen visits north Whatcom leaders

Roger Janssen, left, president and CEO of 3DX Industries, Inc., talks with Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) during a tour Thursday, Feb. 16 of the company’s facility in Ferndale’s Grandview ...

Gasoline prices again on the rise, up 10 cents in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 10.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.10/g on Feb. 20, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington. ...

UPDATE: Congressman Rick Larsen to tour Ferndale

FERNDALE – Thursday, Feb. 16, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will meet with Northwest Indian College President Justin Guillory, Board of Trustees members, College staff and students to ...

Community calendar for Feb. 15, 2023

Through March 8 Youth musical theater classes Youth musical theater classes at Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden from Feb. 1-March 8. Learn acting, singing, and dancing skills ...

Effort to make roads safer wins bipartisan support

Bills aimed at reducing deaths on Washington roads By Reneé Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Gov. Jay Inslee say they are backing ...

New license proposed for drivers delivering alcohol

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Delivery drivers working for firms such as DoorDash and Instacart would be required to purchase a $50 state license and complete ...

Washington state wants to stop female mutilation

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — People who perform female genital mutilation on a minor could face criminal and civil penalties if a bill now in the state ...

Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Feb. 8, 2023

Country music star Chase Rice to perform at NWW Fair LYNDEN — With nearly 2.4 million albums sold and more than 2.4 billion streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Preparing your garden for spring burst

IN BLOOM By David Vos Looking outside my window, I can see the first signs of spring beginning to emerge: my daffodils are sprouting, the winter heather is in full bloom, and the buds ...