Beverly Den Bleyker

Beverly Den Bleyker, age 78, of Lynden, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 18. Her family is deeply saddened to announce her passing after a brief battle with acute ...

Steven Vero ‘Steve’ Ricci

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of  Steven Vero Ricci. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 after being diagnosed ...

Kenneth Rupke

Kenneth Rupke passed away Aug. 7, 2024, at the age of 94. He was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Ken proudly served as a United States Marine and fought in the Korean War. He ...

Joe R. Zylstra

Joe R. Zylstra, age 82, passed away at home on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Camaraderie & competition in Whatcom Adult Soccer

Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — Whatcom County Adult Soccer provides recreational opportunities for all adults looking to play soccer, from beginner to advanced.  The league ...

Ferndale Music Mystery continues to grow

Jon Mutchler looks to learn more about two 1909 musical pieces, as well as their author By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — There is a home-grown music mystery brewing in Ferndale ...

Ferndale back to school event gives families chance to connect

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 24, the Ferndale School District’s Family Resource Center will host a back to school event at the Ferndale High School cafeteria. ...

Bicyclist hit by train, dies

Staff Reports FERNDALE — At approximately 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, a bicyclist traveling south on Hovander Road collided with a railroad crossing bar. According to an Aug. 17 press ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark down 8 cents from June 2024

MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke The farm benchmark milk price took a temporary step backwards in July on a slightly lower cheese price. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal ...

Five people arrested, 70 pounds of drugs seized

Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force investigates drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — This year, the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force (WGDTF) has investigated a drug ...