COUNTRY LIFE: For the well-being of garden and soul

IN BLOOM By David Vos With the screams of kids enjoying carnival rides and the wafting smells of fried foods, the telltale signs of the Northwest Washington Fair can mean only one thing: ...

Della Mae Johnson

Della Mae Johnson (née Jordan), aged 91, passed away in care of the angels on July 29, 2024, in Bellingham.  Born on May 29, 1933, only daughter, youngest of four children to Bert ...

Elaine Olney

Elaine Olney, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Bellingham to George and Ella (Ristine) Johnstone. Elaine graduated from Bellingham High ...

Roger Owen Holtrop

Roger Owen Holtrop, age 67, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Aug. 5, 2024. Roger was born Feb. 27, 1957 in Bellingham to parents John and Leona (Smit) Holtrop. He had three brothers: ...

Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton

Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton, 60, of Sumas, passed away on June 5, 2024. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Dick Kooistra. She is survived by her husband, Matthew, ...

Marry Bosscher

Marry Bosscher, age 88, of Sumas, passed away Aug. 8, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. She was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Gronigan, Holland. She married Bernie Bosscher in New Westminster, ...

John ‘Jack’ Milton Hayes

John “Jack” Milton Hayes passed away. A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 17, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Bayview Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham. To view full obituary ...

Theodore ‘Ted’ Farver

Theodore “Ted” Farver, age 77 passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.  Family and Friends are invited for Ted’s Graveside service on Tuesday, Aug. 20, ...

SEYMOUR SAYS: Here’s to another six months

This month marks half a year since I first arrived in Whatcom County and began working for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record. It’s hard to believe. It feels like only yesterday ...

GUEST OPINION: Uphold Title IX original intent

As a proud father of two girls, we must honor our daughters by ensuring fairness in women’s sports. Over the past 120 years, women have made significant strides, from gaining the ...