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Recall charges against Sen. Ericksen dismissed

Senator not present at legal presentations WHATCOM — Recall charges against state Sen. Ericksen, R-Ferndale, were dismissed by a county Superior Court judge Thursday on grounds of ...

Sikhs decry attacks, invite public Sunday

‘Sacred free kitchen’ will be at Pole Rd. temple LYNDEN ­— The Sikh community of Whatcom County joins with other Americans in condemning the racist attack last Friday on an American ...

Groups appeal Ecology’s new CAFO permits

Water resources aren’t protected, critics say By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — On Feb. 17 a coalition of environmental groups including local RE Sources for Sustainable ...

Patriotic essay fourth in state

Baker View’s Iriana Korter wrote on ‘The America I Believe In’ theme WHATCOM — The Patriot’s Pen patriotic essay writing contest of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization ...

Public Meetings — March 8, 2017

Wednesday, March 8 • Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees, Laidlaw Center board room, 237 W. Kellogg Rd., Bellingham, 2 p.m. The board may take action on proposed engineering ...

Letters to the Editor — March 8, 2017

Thanks for donations I would just like to thank the Tribune readers for your generous donations to the Readers Care Fund and let you know how much of a lifesaver it is to us! Our noon ...

Buchanan to run for county, again

County Council member will vie for new at-large position By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Barry Buchanan, Whatcom County Council member and current chair, has announced ...

Tonight’s topic is county’s septic inspection program

WHATCOM — The county Health Department will provide information about the county’s on-site septic system inspection program at the next meeting of the Tenmile Clean Water Project ...

Hirst of water case to speak in Bellingham March 15

BELLINGHAM — Eric Hirst, the person behind the Washington State Supreme Court’s “Hirst decision” of last October on water rights, will speak on “Water in Whatcom County, and ...

Dance show on March 25 is all for Ethiopia well drilling

LYNDEN — Dancing For Joy of Bellingham is partnering with Lynden Christian Schools and Evangeline International for a benefit show to raise money for clean water. “Thirst No More” ...