Boundary Bay to host Western-themed New Year’s Eve dance

BELLINGHAM — On New Year’s Eve, Boundary Bay’s Tap Room and Bistro will transform into a Western-themed dance hall, complete with line dancing and barbecued food. Doors open at ...

New ‘Star Wars’ is funny, weird and full of heart

Cast shines in big departure from franchise norm By Brent Lindquist [email protected] In 2015, the J.J. Abrams-directed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” did what many thought ...

Calendar – Week of Dec. 27

Ongoing January Series The award-winning January Series from Calvin College is simulcast Jan. 3-23 to Lynden’s Third Christian Reformed Church basement (off Sixth at Liberty). Free ...

From the archives

100 years ago Stockholders to meet, and Red Cross gains new members — Friday, December 28, 1917 The annual meeting of the stockholders of Ferndale State Bank will be held on Tuesday, ...

Community social can help nonprofits jump into 2018

BELLINGHAM — The Advancement Northwest Igniting Philanthropy Series presents a Nonprofit Community Social from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore ...

Western Washington University releases sustainability action plan

Plan infuses sustainable practices throughout campus academics, operation, planning BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University has released its Sustainability Action Plan, which will ...

2017 sports headlines of the year

FEBRUARY 22 Broselle claims second state wrestling title He earns first three pins, then 7-4 victory By Kevin Doucette [email protected] TACOMA — It took every ounce of energy ...

Police seek information on attempted vehicle theft

Ferndale Police are looking for two males in connection with an attempted theft of a motor vehicle at the Ferndale Grocery Outlet on Wednesday. They reported that the victim had parked ...

Windward school closing in June

All staff will keep employment in the Ferndale School District By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Windward High School will close at the end of the 2017-18 school ...

Japanese sister city donates books to local library

Texts came courtesy of Minamiboso, Japan By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale Sister City Association celebrated its 25 years of friendship with Minamiboso, ...