Cheryl Renae Geleynse

Cheryl Renae Geleynse was born on Aug. 3, 1963, in Bellingham, to Chris and Louise (Honcoop) Geleynse. She grew up in the Everson area and attended Lynden Christian Schools – graduating ...

Ferndale School District asks voters to support levy renewal

On Feb. 13, voters can decide whether to say yes to a four-year, $64M education programs & operations tax Staff Reports FERNDALE — On Feb. 13, voters in the Ferndale School District ...

Jazz music’ comes to Jansen Art Center

Local octet Bellingham Dixieland All-Stars to perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — Although a Ferndale resident, retired educator Bob Storms assembled ...

Community calendar for Jan. 31, 2024

Through Feb. 10 Gallery 7 Theatre presents Snowbound Gallery 7 Theatre will present Snowbound at the Abbotsford Community Arts Addition, at 2329 Crescent Way. Snowbound runs at 7:30 ...

Tribal members confront fentanyl crisis

Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire: ‘This is the most devastating threat we have seen’ By Aspen Anderson Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Tribal members in Washington State ...

Shift to even-year local elections proposed to boost voter turnout

By Aspen Anderson Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — Low turnouts for local elections are leading some to advocate for moving those contests to even numbered years alongside national ...

Trump to stay on primary ballot

By Mary Murphy and Aspen Anderson  OLYMPIA — It was still dark outside when people with MAGA hats and anti-Trump signs gathered outside the entrance of the Thurston County Courthouse ...

Legislature to decide on high-speed pursuits

By Mary Murphy  Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — A citizen initiative aimed at giving police wider discretion on when they engage in high-speed pursuits was forwarded to the ...

End to DST in the sights of ‘ditch the switch’ advocates

By Aspen Anderson  Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — Washingtonians may lose their cherished ultra-late-night sunsets in the summer if Washington state opts for permanent Pacific ...

Lummi Nation to Gov. Inslee: State must consult with Tribal Nations on conservation policy

BELLINGHAM — The Lummi Nation is calling on Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee to request the state fish commission to pause a vote scheduled for Friday to adopt the state’s new ...