Jean Spoelstra

Jean Spoelstra Jean Spoelstra went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Her memorial service has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 at Second Christian Reformed ...

Ali Laninga

Ali Laninga Ali Laninga, age 71, of Bellingham passed away Friday, Oct. 22 at home with her husband Herman and children at her side.  A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, ...

Brenton Smith 

Brenton Smith, age 97, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Henry VanderMeulen

Henry VanderMeulen, age 83, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Golden Eagles earn best state placement in six years

  Ferndale takes third in 3A state tournament, have trophied previous four times Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] YAKIMA — The Golden Eagles’ exceptional season ...

Temporarily displaced: Families, businesses affected by flood

  Bill Helm [email protected] SUMAS — Less than two months ago, James Richardson and his family bought a home in Sumas. In the home, James lives with his wife Sadie, 4-month-old ...

Family grieves loss of flood victim

  Body of Everson man Jose Garcia found Wednesday — With the family of Jose García not available to talk at this time, the Lynden Tribune newspaper has written this story based ...

Massive flood recovery begins

  Saturday is a day mostly of getting rid of sodden debris in Sumas, Everson and Nooksack Calvin Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — With help, the people of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack ...

‘Steeped in Dutch culture’

  Lynden Dutch Bakery set to reopen on Nov. 22 Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — Chad and Julee Simmons have been chompin’ at the proverbial bit to reopen their flagship ...

GUEST OPINION: For the community, by the community

As we enter the giving season, people nationwide will be looking to give back to the communities that have supported them. They’ll also look to ensure that their heartfelt giving—however ...