Principal’s Advisory group gives Horizon students an influential voice

By Ferndale School District FERNDALE — A group of 18 students filled the Horizon Middle School teacher’s lounge one Monday morning for their bi-monthly Principal’s Advisory meeting. ...

Gym owner/professional soccer player Megan Richey (‘05)

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Ferndale School District  FERNDALE — By the age of 4, Megan Richey knew she wanted to be a soccer player. “I was a very competitive kid, and I was just thriving ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Dec. 13, 2023

Repair of BTC campus center added to budget BELLINGHAM — On Dec. 7, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges approved a request for emergency repair funding ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Winter tasks to scratch your gardening itch

IN BLOOM By David Vos With Christmas just around the corner, it won’t be long until we’re turning the calendar to a new year and can begin to dream of a fresh season of gardening ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark creeps up 31 cents from October

MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke Financial relief is coming slowly to U.S. dairy farms. The Agriculture Department announced the November Federal order Class III milk price at $17.15 per ...

GUEST OPINION: Power for future Griswold Christmas Lightshows

By Don C. Brunell It is that time of year when people put up their outside holiday lights and displays. Judging from our neighborhood they are decorating more than usual. In our country, ...

Bruce Leroy Holtrop

Bruce Leroy Holtrop went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Bruce was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Bellingham to parents Egbert and Lola (Widman) Holtrop. As a 1973 ...

Margie Postma

Longtime Sumas resident Margie Postma went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Margie is remembered for her strong faith, her devotion to her family, ...

Ray Henry Fann

Ray Henry Fann passed away in his Custer home Nov. 20, 2023 at the age of 91. Born Feb. 24, 1932 to John and Cora Fann in Elk, Washington. He was the oldest of four children, all now ...

Community calendar for Dec. 13, 2023

Through Feb. 29 Enhanced Fitness in the Afternoon The Lynden Community/Senior Center has updated its enhanced fitness class. This session is a drop-in class. Cost is $2 for members, ...