Raven Borsey wins WWU outstanding graduate award
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter LUMMI — For many years now, Raven Borsey has made community building his life’s work. Now, his community is giving back. Earlier this year, Western ...
WHATCOM NEWS: Sept. 18, 2024
Jennifer Signs appointed to multi-state board BELLINGHAM — Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District has announced that its finance manager, Jennifer Signs, has been appointed to the ...
Ferndale School District unveils strategic plan
Staff Reports FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District has launched its strategic plan, which according to the district is a comprehensive roadmap that will guide all district decisions ...
Larry Allen DeKoster
Larry Allen DeKoster (1947-2024) was a dedicated, kind, loving, hardworking husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, who always put the needs of others ahead of his own.
Born ...
Maria Elena Garcia Campos
Maria Elena Garcia Campos, 68, of Lynden, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2024, at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House.
Born on July 10, 1956, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico, Maria ...
Peter (Pier) Schurer
Born Dec. 18, 1935 to Thelma (Tietje) and Bartholmew Schurer, Peter (Pier) Schurer spent his early years in the Friesland area of the Netherlands. In 1951 he immigrated to Canada ...
Erika Kean
Erika Kean was born on Jan. 19, 1930, to George and Elizabeth Wagner in Darmstadt, Germany. She passed away on Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 94 at the Bellingham at Orchard.
While ...
Mountain View celebrates first week of school
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — As Whatcom County begins to grapple with the symptoms of an early fall, Ferndale’s students have already cracked open their textbooks and ...
Ferndale man prepares for Scottish Highland Games
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The 2024 Scottish Highland Games Master World Championship will be held in Green Cove Springs, Florida on Oct. 5. More than 200 athletes ...
Community calendar for Sept. 18, 2024
Sept. 20 Washboard Trio Hear the fun music of The Washboard Trio, as they return to the Lynden Community/Senior Center. Rick Whitaker, Lou Lippman and Dale Steele will play some fun ...