Letters to the editor: Sept. 4, 2024

Letter: Concerning repeal of the children’s initiative levy …  Editor, Concerning repeal of the children’s initiative levy. What would Jesus do? He wouldn’t steal from all ...

Rena Priest nominated for book award

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter LUMMI — The Washington Center for the Book has announced 39 finalists for its Washington Book Awards. Among the finalists in the poetry category is ...

Four north Whatcom schools participate in scrimmage

Ferndale football hosted Lynden, Lynden Christian and Mount Baker on Aug. 31 for the football season’s opening jamboree. The four teams shared both sides of the field, with two teams ...

KRAMER’S KORNER: Girls soccer teams prepare for 2024

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor WHATCOM — As the new girls’ soccer season approaches, the Northwest Conference is set to be an exciting battleground. Four teams from last year made ...

Ferndale football gears up for 2024 with high hopes

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — As the 2024 football season approaches, Ferndale High School’s football team looks to build upon last year’s 8-3 record, which culminated ...

Ferndale Youth Sports goes competitive

To offer new competitive leagues, expanded options By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — Ferndale Youth Sports continues to expand thanks to, and because of, community support. ...

Gilbert Russell Gunderson

Our beloved father, Gilbert Russell Gunderson, was called home on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at the age of 70. After a hard battle with cancer, he is in the presence of His Lord and Savior. ...

Ronald William ‘Bill’ Schweigert Sr.

Ronald William ‘Bill’ Schweigert Sr. 85, of Sumas passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 22, 2024. Bill was born in Sumas on March 5, 1939 to Rebecca and Phillip Schweigert. ...

Howard William VandeKieft

Howard William VandeKieft went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Howard was born to William and Henrietta (Kneubel) Vande Kieft as the youngest ...

Ronald ‘Ron’ Elliott Rietman

Ronald “Ron” Elliott Rietman, age 80, of Arizona formerly of Lynden, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Arizona. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, ...