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New book tells Mt. Baker Lodge story

Mike Impero’s new history book chronicles story of ill-fated original Mt. Baker Lodge By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Mike Impero is a man of detail, and he ...

PSE offering energy-efficient options at street festival

In 2014, program helped save 418 million on energy bills FERNDALE — Temperatures have broken records this summer, and energy usage could still climb before fall for people looking ...

Fruity harvest makes for delicious dessert options

I love living in Washington State. Not only do we have some of the most mouth-watering fruit around, but the weather is usually pleasant enough that plucking the peaches from the tree ...

WSO soars into 40th season

This is first year of Harmony from Discord initiative by director Attar   WHATCOM — Welcome to the 40th anniversary season of the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, says Yaniv Attar, ...

Americans’ unbelievable run comes to a heartbreaking end

By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The Whatcom Americans had their spectacular run in the Cal Ripken World Series come to end on Wednesday, Aug. ...

Colima Design reopens after six-month remodel

Renewed business boasts new partners, better storefront By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — What was old is new again at Colima Design in downtown Ferndale, with ...

Simple roasted chicken makes for super leftover options

  There is no food quite as homey and comforting to me as a roasted chicken. It makes me think of Sunday dinners with my grandparents. Feasting on savory roast chicken with mashed ...

So far, perfection and complete domination for Americans

Whatcom U12 teams is three wins away from World Series championship By Kevin Doucette [email protected] MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Make no mistake, after the first four games of ...

‘Ex Machina’ is the best 2015 flick you probably haven’t seen

Film sets a new standard for robot movies By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   Mankind’s fascination with artificial intelligence dates back to antiquity, and that curiosity ...

Time-saving frozen ground beef recipes make dinner a breeze

  It’s coming. Can you feel it?   The school supply aisles are fully stocked, back-to-school clothes sales are running, and registrations have begun. Like it or not, the busy ...