Another big win for the Golden Eagles

  By Kevin Doucette [email protected] STANWOOD — For the third straight week the Golden Eagles football team beat its conference opponent by more than 40 points to remain ...

Local VW club has a unique bonding with the community

By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The name might sound scary. But what this Volkswagen enthusiast car club is doing is anything but alarming. Death by Volkswagen ...

Bridging the gap between cultures

By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — Relationships are important to maintain, especially those that help to foster cultural awareness. “When you only know a caricature ...

Groups sue over housing squeeze

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— Several groups together are appealing the county’s Comprehensive Plan passed in August, saying it contributes to a squeeze on ...

STAR Park wins award, receives $20,000 donation

FERNDALE — The STAR Park is drawing attention from more than just residents. The City of Ferndale recently received the 2016 Peace Builders Collaboration Award for its construction ...

DNR to consider adding former Gateway Pacific site to aquatic reserve

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is considering a change to the boundaries of the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. It would incorporate a “cutout” area ...

Residency of North Whatcom commissioner questioned

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— After seeing a video where commissioner Dean Berkeley says he lives in White Rock, British Columbia, the other four commissioners ...

Public Meetings — Oct. 5, 2016

Wednesday, Oct. 5 • Lynden Historic Preservation Commission, Lynden Pioneer Museum conference room, 217 Front St., 8 a.m. A public hearing will be held on the special-valuation application ...

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 5, 2016

Supports LaClair If you, like me, drive around some areas of the north county, you will know that we have reached the saturation point for signs touting Luanne for state representative. ...

42nd District candidates speak to values, issues

Tracy Atwood Past experience I have lived in this community and worked hard to understand and meet my neighbors within it. Professionally, I bring a high success rate in business management, ...