Ferndale nearly hands defending 2A state champs their first NWC loss in more than four years
By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — While almost every team in the Northwest Conference would be ecstatic to finish with a draw against the 2A defending state champion ...
‘Westworld’ shines with big questions
By Brent Lindquist [email protected] HBO’s new series “Westworld” has a narrative hook that I wish I had thought of myself. Late author Michael Crichton was wonderful at ...
Before I die
By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Public spaces don’t need expensive installations, and Ferndale City Council member Rebecca Xczar is taking that to heart with ...
Ferndale woman arrested for alleged homicide
By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — A Ferndale woman is in jail after admitting to stabbing and killing a man on Sunday. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...
Smarter Balanced Assessment results mixed across district
By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The Smarter Balanced Assessment test yielded mixed results across the Ferndale School District. “When you look at just the comparison, ...
Wyman: State’s election system is secure
This is a guest opinion from Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on cybersecurity of Washington’s state and county election systems. Some people are understandably alarmed by ...
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. ...