Whatcom County News Briefs for July 31, 2024

Judge Freeman assigned to water adjudication WHATCOM — Whatcom County Superior Court judges have unanimously selected Judge David E. Freeman to permanently oversee the general water ...

James ‘Jim’ Gordon Donovan

James Gordon Donovan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was a compassionate, loyal, perceptive and thoughtful man of integrity who deeply touched the ...

Chuckanut Rugby Club has 50-year presence in Whatcom

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — Chuckanut Rugby Club, a nonprofit organization based in Ferndale, has been a pillar of the community for over half a century. The club offers ...

Robert ‘Curly’ Hoksbergen

Robert “Curly” Hoksbergen went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Curly was born on Nov. 12, 1939, in Lynden, to Lewis and Bertha Hoksbergen. Curly and his eight ...

Karen Rose Goering

Karen Rose Goering, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on Oct. 8, 1939, in Galva, Kansas. Karen’s life ...

Letters to the editor: July 31, 2024

Letter: New buildings won’t address ‘scholastic failure’ Editor, Voting against a school bond feels scary, almost like violating something sacred. You know, most of us like our ...

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office encourages voters to return their filled-out ballots

WHATCOM — With the election just seven days away, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office encourages voters to return their ballot for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. As of Monday, ...

Roundabout improvements near Ferndale begin July 29

Replacement traffic circle at Slater Road between Rural Avenue, I-5 milepost 260 Staff Reports FERNDALE — Beginning Monday, July 29, travelers should expect to see construction activities ...

Children’s storytime helps teach kids to love reading

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Library recently held one of its final Children’s Storytime sessions for the summer.  The July 24 event, which took ...

Ferndale High School to host annual golf fundraiser

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — Ferndale High School is scheduled to host their 10th annual fundraising golf tournament on Aug. 2 at Loomis Trail Golf Course, 4342 Loomis Trail ...