Gov. Inslee signs bill to delay long-term care implementation

By Juan Morfin Washington State Journal Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws ...

Talking toward flood prevention action

At Jan. 17 roundtable discussion, small-town mayors start getting specific By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The effort to prevent future Nooksack River flooding must be multi-pronged ...

Community Calendar for Jan. 26, 2022

My Circus Valentine returns to Bellingham Circus Guild stage Feb. 11-14 and 18-20, Bellingham Circus Guild presents 12 showings (+live streams) of its beloved annual Valentine show. ...

Future fund would help close income gap, supporters say

Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Young adults will be able to access a fund years from now to give them a boost if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at narrowing the gap between ...

Salmon habitat rules would restrict agricultural uses

Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover. But opponents worry farmers will pay a price. ...

CLASS NOTES: Making a difference in young people’s lives

North Whatcom County schools embrace Be the One program By Leora Watson  [email protected]  FERNDALE — Ezra Moore first became a mentor through the Be the One program after ...

Ferndale Police seek public’s help locating homicide suspect

FERNDALE — Shortly after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 23, Ferndale police responded to a report of a shooting at a large party. According to a Jan. 27 media release by the Ferndale Police ...

Maria Rekers

Maria Rekers Our beloved mom and oma, Ria Rekers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 15. Maria Theresia Rekers, known to all as Ria, was born Feb. 19, 1933 in Uden, Holland. Ria ...

Minnie VanderPol

Minnie VanderPol Minnie Sterk-Kalsbeek-VanderPol was born in Stickney, South Dakota on Dec. 23, 1926 to the parents of Frank and Johanna Sterk. Minnie was the second oldest of seven ...

Immetje Howard

Immetje Howard Immetje “Immy” Howard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 17. Immy was easy to love and with her gentle spirit, she always got along with people.  Immetje ...