Extra patrols out during holidays to try to stop impaired driving
WHATCOM — Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 aimed at getting DUI drivers off the roads this holiday season. The Washington ...
The 12 Nights of Christmas
by Lynda Cheldelin Fell Publisher, “The Grief Diaries” Have you heard of The 12 Nights of Christmas? Also known as Secret Santa, I came across this concept years ago while reading ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 14, 2016
Shocked at PDC In 2015 I received a mailer prior to the vote regarding a tax measure to fund our new jail. I found it timely, helpful and informative, precisely what I needed to be ...
EMS levy passes by 41 votes
By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Out of more than 107,000 votes on the issue in the Nov. 8 election, the county emergency medical services (EMS) property tax levy ...
Making sense of the new state basketball RPI seeding system
By Nick Elges [email protected] RENTON — The WIAA has made changes to the way teams will be seeded into the regional round of basketball’s postseason. Starting this season, ...
Rural permit ban now at 3 months
County Council, citizens remain frustrated at how to deal with state court’s water ruling By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — The moratorium on building in rural ...
Windward launches Oral History Project
FERNDALE — Windward High School launched its seventh Oral History Project last week. Interviews took place the morning of Thursday, January 5. Two teachers, two student-teachers and ...
WWU’s Sanford-Hill Piano Series hosts Spencer Myer Feb. 17
WHATCOM — Western Washington University’s Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents internationally acclaimed pianist Spencer Myer for the second of three concerts in the 2016-17 lineup ...
Blueberries in production surge in state, county
By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Blueberries are in such a growth pattern in Washington State that the challenge may be where to go with all the production. Acres ...
Save Family Farming wins two awards
BURLINGTON — The organization leading the fight against What’s Upstream received awards from two major state farm organizations in November. First, the Washington State Dairy Federation ...