Death with Dignity waiting period shortened in proposed bill

By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — Terminally ill patients seeking help to end their lives with the aid of a physician shouldn’t have to wait so long to get approval ...

James E. Elvig, D.C. 

James E. Elvig, D.C. Jim Elvig, age 76, died at a Phoenix Trauma Center Friday, Feb. 3 as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Jim was preceded in death by his parents ...

Tom VanderYacht

Tom was born in Bellingham on July 6, 1956 to Orville and Frances VanderYacht. Tom attended Ferndale schools and had a love for farming, working for many local farmers. Predeceased ...

Community calendar for March 15, 2023

March 17-25 Secret Garden March 17-25, Gallery 7 Theatre in Abbotsford, BC will present The Secret Garden at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. The Secret Garden ...

Roger John Blok

Roger John Blok Roger John Blok, 66, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to glory, surrounded by his family on March 6 after a hard-fought battle with Mesothelioma. Roger ...

John Tjoelker

John Tjoelker of Quincy passed away on Dec. 28, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 20 at the Quincy Valley Historical Barn, 415 F Street SW, ...

Letters to the Editor – March 15, 2023

Multicultural event ‘an amazing presentation’ Editor, What an amazing presentation by Jasmin Bautista and her fellow student contributors on Friday evening, March 10. The diversity ...

At the Helm: Be honest, that’s why you were elected

Bill Helm Each year in March, newspapers across the country recognize Sunshine Week as an opportunity to remind the public how important government is, and how dangerous unnecessary ...

Jolene Lagerwey

Jolene Lagerwey Jolene Lagerwey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 1 at age 88.  Jolene was born in Bellingham on Feb. 10, 1935 to Joseph and Marjorie (Knight) ...

Ralph Raymond Lampers 

Ralph Raymond Lampers Ralph Raymond Lampers passed away March 3 at home at age 93. Ralph was born on Feb. 21, 1930 to Jacob and Klazine Lampers. He spent his early years in Marysville ...