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, ...
Ecology adopts new oil-transport reporting rules
OLYMPIA — On Aug. 24, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-185 WAC, Oil Movement by Rail and Pipeline Notification. It creates reporting standards ...
Music festival includes a local Baron connection
By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN — The eighth annual Lynden Music Festival opens at noon today, and among the performers in Dutch Village Mall will be multi-talented ...
Calendar for Oct. 5
Friday Blood pressure checks Blood pressure checks are done by volunteer nurses from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month (Oct. 7) in the Lynden Community Center, 401 ...
Golden Eagles roll, stay unbeaten
Justice Powell (left photo), Ben Broselle (right) and 3A fourth-ranked Ferndale cruised to a 49-7 Wesco North win over Marysville-Pilchuck on Friday, Sept. 30. (Kendra Cristelli/Courtesy ...