Roger Anderson

Roger Anderson, age 77, passed away on Aug. 3, 2023 in Bellingham. Roger was born on May 11, 1946, in Bellingham to Floyd and Vera (Hill) Anderson. He graduated from Nooksack Valley ...

Guest Opinion: SBA powers American dream

This year, we celebrate the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 70th anniversary and recognize the tremendous work the agency does to power the American dream of entrepreneurship. ...

Letters to the Editor — Aug. 9, 2023

Fire District No. 4 thanks voters Editor, We want to thank the community for their support of Whatcom County Fire District 4’s fire levy lid lift in the Aug. 1 primary election. Because ...

Annual NWW Fair opens Thursday

By Bill Helm Editor LYNDEN — From the Demolition Derby to the Rodeo, from 38 Special to the Selena Experience, from carnival rides to a wide array of entertainment at the Banner Bank ...

Gallery: Shhh! Quiet please. Jazz masterpieces fill Ferndale Library

Within the walls of the Ferndale Library on Aug. 5, The Jerry Steinhilber Trio played various jazz pieces for locals to enjoy on a Saturday evening. Josh Cook played tenor saxophone ...

Gallery: Last Ferndale Food Truck Friday of summer

The third and final Ferndale Food Truck Friday event of the summer took place in the village of Pioneer Park on Aug. 4. The Fabulous Murphtones brought rock ‘n’ roll classics to ...

Learning morals from our youngest teachers

County chapter seeks parent volunteers to teach students through their child By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The years 1996 and 2005 marked two global historic occasions. ...

Machado, Bode face off in November election

County Executive Sidhu faces challenge from Dan Purdy; primary election results to be official Aug. 15 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — With Melinda Cool not running for reelection, ...

Fire District 4 voters approve levy support

Increasing levy lid lift 36-cents per $1,000 is needed to continue around-the-clock services, Fire Chief Jason Vander Veen says By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — On Aug. 1, Whatcom County ...

Elections division needs help writing statements on ballot measures

By Whatcom County Auditor’s Office Election Division BELLINGHAM —  Whatcom County Auditor’s Office’s election division is looking for volunteers to write a statement to appear ...