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United Methodist hosting world-class pianist

LYNDEN ­— World-class musician John Nilsen does a piano concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in Lynden United Methodist Church, 500 N. 14th St. A love offering will be taken. Nilsen ...

Senate favors $16 million for north county capital projects

Help sought for: Pepin Creek, Slater bridge, Lynden fair building, Swift Creek OLYMPIA — A capital budget plan approved last week by the Washington Senate provides funding for key ...

One confirmed case of whooping cough at Ferndale High School

Symptoms of whooping cough differ depending on age By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] LYNDEN — A Ferndale High School student was confirmed to have pertussis, also known as ...

Two arrested in Whatcom during ICE operation

Criminal aliens and violators of immigration laws were those targeted WHATCOM — More than 80 foreign nationals were arrested during a three-day U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

Work begins on Ferndale transitional home

Ferndale home is one of four housing units which will serve homeless, transitioning families FERNDALE — Volunteers began working on the new Washington-Street transitional home this ...

Lynden School District takes action on bullying

District is looking at feedback given at open dialogue last month LYNDEN — The Lynden School District has recently released a list of proposed action to be taken after an open dialogue ...

The art of a mountain staycation

By Elisa Claassen For the Tribune Glacier, Canyon Creek, Baker provide beautiful views This is Spring Break for many families. Kids may be tired of their video games, watching movies, ...

Public Meetings — April 5, 2017

Monday, April 3 • Ferndale City Council, City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave., 6 p.m. • Lynden City Council, City Hall Annex, 205 Fourth St., 7 p.m. • Nooksack City Council, City ...

School funding plan passes Senate caucus

Ericksen cites property tax savings in all county school districts OLYMPIA — State Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale says every homeowner in Whatcom County would see a tax cut under ...

Robbins to seek port reelection

He is currently commissioner president, has 100 percent meeting attendance WHATCOM — Dan Robbins, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County and sitting Port of Bellingham commissioner, ...