Arts commission brings new sculpture to Griffintown Park
FERNDALE — On June 7, the Ferndale Public Works crew installed the newest piece of art in Griffintown Park. Standing 14 feet tall, this piece is designed by local artist and former ...
Ferndale police seek help in rock throwing cases
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying possible subjects in multiple malicious mischief investigations where rocks are being thrown, which ...
Community lunches keep seniors healthy, engaged
By Susan Diemont-Conwell WHATCOM — There aren’t many restaurants where you can drop in for lunch and take in a lesson on astrophysics. But then, that’s the beauty of Whatcom Council ...
Freshmen celebrations recognize Ferndale’s younger students
FERNDALE — At the end of most school days, the Ferndale High School leadership class hosts a frenetic 30-second party for one student. Specifically, one ninth grader. When the ninth ...
Letters to the Editor — June 7, 2023
Please stop this lawsuit Editor, My name is Annetta Small, and we live in Fieldstone Loop on the 10th fairway. We have resided here since 2012. It is time to end this lawsuit. We have ...
At the very least, we all deserve to live
In spring 2016, I was finishing my first year at WCC. I took a class called Gender and Literature to fill out English credits. When the professor showed us the 1990 documentary Paris ...
Guest Opinion: Demolishing Northwest Annex would be a tragic loss
I am a professional historian who has studied the former Whatcom County Poor Farm extensively. The Farm’s main building, now Northwest Annex, is a deeply significant historic resource ...
Guest Opinion: Healing homelessness in Whatcom County
A year and a half ago my best friend from high school overdosed a couple blocks from my office in downtown Bellingham. A year ago, my little sister took her own life, leaving a 1- and ...
Guest Opinion: Veterans in rural areas need improved access to care
It is estimated that approximately 25% of U.S. military veterans live in rural areas. They often face numerous challenges, which include limited local resources for support. Rural communities ...
Donald Gary ‘Don’ Weeda
Donald Gary ‘Don’ Weeda
Donald Gary Weeda (Don) peacefully passed May 3, 2023, in Richland, WA with his family by his side. Don was born and raised in Lynden to Gerrit and Gladys ...