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Alaska Packers reunion of sorts set for April 14

Blaine ‘cannery kid’ and now historian will lead the sharing   BLAINE ­— Consider it a celebration of the history of the Alaska Packers Association canneries era.   “Mug ...

County Boys & Girls Clubs host Inspire Higher Dreams Gala

BP sponsors 4th annual auction and celebration   WHATCOM — The Inspire Higher Dreams Gala, put on by Whatcom County Boys & Girls Clubs, is planned for the end of the month. ...

2,000 drivers begin testing road usage fee idea

Ultimate goal of state agency: replace gas tax   OLYMPIA — The Washington Road Usage Charge Pilot Project has successfully enrolled 2,000 drivers from across the state to explore ...

2018 Jazz Celebration brings menagerie of saxophones

Bob Storms’ 2018 jazz event to feature ‘Sax-O-Rama’ By Brent Lindquist [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Every year, Bob Storms gets a group of musicians together to play ...

Skagit tulip fields now in blooming glory

But plan ahead for a route and bathroom stops   MOUNT VERNON ­— It’s that time of year again for the Skagit County Tulip Festival, running all of April. If you’re planning ...

More than ever used state online system to get health insurance

1.72 million in coverage, most in Medicaid   OLYMPIA — Nearly 210,000 customers used Washington Healthplanfinder to purchase a Qualified Health Plan for 2018 coverage during the ...

Easter fun at BelleWood

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Skyline sees positive ‘Recess Before Lunch’ results

Students are healthier, more attentive when they play before lunch, research shows By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Students at Ferndale’s Skyline Elementary ...

Lummi leader Ballew vying for state Senate

He is a second challenger to Doug Ericksen   WHATCOM — Tim Ballew II, former Lummi Nation chairman and recently appointed a County Council at-large member, has announced his candidacy ...

News briefs — April 4, 2018

B.C. Morgan Horse Show in Lynden fair arena May 25-28   LYNDEN — The BC Morgan Horse Show takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, in Washington Tractor Arena of the Northwest ...