Teresa ‘Tracy’ Grace Spillman

Teresa ‘Tracy’ Grace Spillman of Lynden passed away in January 2024 after a long illness. She was born on April 28, 1955 and graduated from Mariner High School in Everett. She then ...

Sara Cuene-Watson

Celebration of life for Sara Cuene-Watson this Friday, March 29 at an open house from noon-4 p.m. at First Reformed Church, 610 Grover St., Lynden. All are welcome.

GUEST OPINION: Why no Easter lily sightseeing tours?

By Don C. Brunell Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits ...

Letters to the Editor — March 27, 2024

Letter: Closer to losing Lynden’s gem Editor, To the homeowner who was disappointed by Mayor Scott Korthuis’s comment about Homestead’s plaintiffs: Your letter ended with how ...

Community calendar for March 27, 2024

March 30-31 Easter at the Farm  Fun for all ages celebrating the arrival of spring will take place March 30-31 during Easter at the Farm at Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & ...

Ferndale participates in Bedlington Invite

Meridian & Lynden dominate competition Joe Kramer Sports Editor LYNDEN — Ferndale, Meridian, Lynden, Lynden Christian, Mount Baker and Nooksack Valley competed in the Bedlington ...

Investigators seize fentanyl, firearm

Five people arrested in connection to suspected large drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — Following a focused investigation, on Wednesday, March 20, members from ...

Ferndale announces 2024 Summer of Fun parks activities

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale has announced a full slate of summer parks activities for 2024, including everything from acrobats to Space Band. Participants can enjoy movies, food, ...

Ferndale Public Schools Foundation starting off year strong

Ferndale School District FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Foundation is only a few months into its existence, but the team has already found many avenues to bridge the gaps ...

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: MARCH 20, 2024

Inmate charged with controlled substance homicide Staff Reports WHATCOM — A 38-year-old inmate has been charged with controlled substance homicide in the March 13 death and overdose ...