John ‘Rich’ Stipe

  John Richard Stipe, “Rich,” passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2015, while surrounded by family.     Rich was born at the General Hospital in Sequim on Nov. 3, 1942, ...

Mabel ‘Marian’ VanLant

  Mabel “Marian” VanLant went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. She was 82 years old. Marian was born in Columbus, Montana, on Nov. 8, 1932, to ...

Jenny Jansen

  Jenny M. Jansen of Deming passed away on Aug. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 14, 1926.   Services were held in Bellingham. View complete obituary and share memories with ...

Shirley Moldenhauer

  Shirley M. Moldenhauer, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015.   Services were held in Bellingham. You may view the full obituary and share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

John Sauer

  John F. Sauer, age 92, of Lynden, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.   Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Legals – August 26, 2015

■ CITY OF FERNDALE LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant ...

Letters to the Editor — Aug. 19, 2015

Supports Mutchler   I have lived in Ferndale for the past 23 years and have been involved in various community organizations and had many encounters with Jon Mutchler. Jon and I ...

Americans’ unbelievable run comes to a heartbreaking end

By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The Whatcom Americans had their spectacular run in the Cal Ripken World Series come to end on Wednesday, Aug. ...

Colima Design reopens after six-month remodel

Renewed business boasts new partners, better storefront By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — What was old is new again at Colima Design in downtown Ferndale, with ...

Street festival brings variety

Bands of all kinds to play; kids’ stage featuring new attractions By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — For Kelsey Rowlson, planning the annual Ferndale Street Festival ...