Whatcom County News Briefs: July 12, 2023
Fire levy lid lift on the August ballot; community invited to Q&A sessions BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the fire levy ...
Probationary deputy fired, arrested, investigations ongoing
WHATCOM — On Jan. 15, Austin Case was hired as a Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff. Shortly after he was hired, Case attended and completed the 720-hour-long basic law enforcement academy. ...
Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht
Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht
Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht, age 79, departed this life on July 8, 2023 to embrace her new life in heaven. She endured a long, hard fight with cancer ...
Pete Bruinsma, Sr.
Pete Bruinsma, Sr.
Pete Bruinsma, Sr. went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Peter was born on April 21, 1936 in Uitwellingerga, The Netherlands to Albert and ...
Wendy Lou Davis
Wendy Lou Davis
Wendy Lou Davis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 after a short illness. Wendy was born July 3, 1951 in Ferndale, Washington. She was preceded ...
James N. Bliss
James N. Bliss
James N. Bliss, age 92, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born Aug. 8, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Norman Wilbur and ...
Nancy Harriet Hughes
Nancy Harriet Hughes
Nancy Harriet Hughes 87, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, June 22, 2023 on her birthday. Nancy was the daughter of Paul Black Hughes and Elsie Martha Hughes. ...
Dianne Blakesley
Dianne Blakesley
Dianne Blakesley was born Aug. 5, 1950 to Charlie and Dorothy (Hettervig) Wood, she left this world April 10, 2023 the day after enjoying a glorious double rainbow ...
Letters to the Editor – July 12, 2023
Letter: Straight answers, please Editor, Regarding the letter about a ballot initiative to cap hospital administrators’ annual salary at $450,000, the same as the U.S. president makes: ...
COUNTRY LIFE: Making the most of summer in the garden
IN BLOOM By David Vos LYNDEN — To borrow the words of a late, dear friend of mine, this time of year offers an embarrassment of riches in the garden. From hydrangeas to zinnias, roses ...