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Ballots and local election pamphlet both in the mail
WHATCOM — Local election ballots are mailed out on Oct. 18, and the pamphlet on county races and issues also goes out this week, reports County Auditor Debbie Adelstein. The state ...
Two of ‘Whatcom 3’ found guilty of disorderly conduct
Trump protesters sentenced to 10 days of Sherrif’s work crew BELLINGHAM — Two protesters who had connected themselves in “daisy-chain” fashion to ladders and each other on the ...
Conservation District’s Helm honored in 10-county area
LYNDEN — Whatcom Conservation District board chair Larry Helm has been recognized by the Washington State Conservation Commission as Supervisor of the Year for the Northwest Area. ...
State Patrol targeting unsafe drivers
OLYMPIA — Through Saturday, Oct. 21, the Washington State Patrol continues a one-week operation targeting unsafe driving behavior by both truck and car drivers. During the emphasis ...
Ski to Sea racers can do 3 events
WHATCOM — Whatcom Events announced on Oct. 9 that starting in 2018 a change to the Ski to Sea Race rules will allow racers to participate in up to three legs per individual. Teams ...
WAHA of Bellingham will help in healthcare sign ups
Enrollment restarts Nov. 1 OLYMPIA — The Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement has been chosen to oversee in-person assistance to residents of Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom ...
Metal crafting puts him in Lynden show
28th annual show this week at fairgrounds By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN — A new exhibitor in this weekend’s Fall Craft and Antique Show could be considered a ...
Funding allows ranger climbing team at Baker
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office on Oct. 12 announced the awarding of more than $2.6 million to 26 projects to build parks and trails around the state. ...
Nov. 6-9 event is on housing innovation
BELLINGHAM — A new event, Whatcom Housing Week Nov. 6-9, aims to build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions. The week will feature presentations by national experts, ...
Lynden to host 2018 state skeet competition
LYNDEN — The Lynden Shotgun Club has been selected to host next year’s Washington Skeet Shooting Championships on Aug. 10-12, 2018. At a recent state association scheduling meeting ...