Letters to the Editor — Sept. 28, 2016
Supports Van Werven I am writing in support of Rep. Luanne Van Werven. Taxes are of particular importance. With our votes, we as a county have made it clear that the people of Whatcom ...
Public Meetings — Sept. 28, 2016
Wednesday, Sept. 28 • Commissioners of North Whatcom Fire & Rescue, special meeting on recent legal action against the district questioning a fire commissioner’s citizenship, ...
Washington Poet Laureate Tod Marshall to visit WWU
BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University will host Washington’s Poet Laureate, Gonzaga University professor Tod Marshall, for a poetry workshop at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, ...
WCC opens food pantry for hungry students
BELLINGHAM — Whatcom Community College has a new food pantry to serve hungry students. The Orca Food Pantry is open to any student who skips meals or can’t afford to purchase groceries. ...
Girls’ soccer, volleyball undefeated in conference play
Key matchups are upcoming against Squalicum, for soccer on Monday at Civic, volleyball Tuesday By Kevin Doucette [email protected] LYNDEN — Ever since the Ferndale soccer team ...
The Many Hats of Tony Torretta
Tony Torretta’s well-rounded approach to teaching snagged him the Mariners Teacher of the Week award By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale High School teacher ...
Ferndale dominates in 3A conference opener
Ferndale came out with an impressive 42-0 win against Arlington By Kevin Doucette [email protected] ARLINGTON — It was a battle of the Eagles Friday night when Ferndale traveled ...
SeaFeast promises a maritime bounty
Big festival day is Saturday on Bellingham waterfront BELLINGHAM — A new festival filled with world-renowned seafood, boat rides, demonstrations and the arts in an authentic maritime ...
New WSO season starts Oct. 16; Tchaikovsky leads off
Lineup includes also Beethhoven, as well as choral and All-American selections BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the meteoric talent of violinist Simone ...
Examining Ferndale’s transportation roadmap
By Brent Lindquist [email protected] Renewals planned for a variety of streets next year FERNDALE — Even as work continues on Washington Street, the city of Ferndale is looking ...