Mt. Baker Ski Area snowfall was most in many years

Over 855 inches fell LYNDEN ­— The Mt. Baker Ski Area is closed now for the 2016-17 season after what may turn out to be the biggest snowfall up at Heather Meadows in at least 12 ...

AG Ferguson in Bellingham to speak for LAW Advocates May 2

BELLINGHAM ­— Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson will speak at a May 2 LAW Advocates “Justice for All” breakfast benefiting civil legal services in Whatcom County. It will ...

2017 Fairhaven Cinema slate announced

First film June 24; series continues to end of August BELLINGHAM — Comedy, adventure and animated hits are all included in the 2017 Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema schedule, announced last ...

Students get to know ‘Jim the Wonder Dog’

Two classrooms partnered with the Lynden Tribune in an effort to engage young readers WHATCOM — Next week, the final installment of the children’s series “Jim the Wonder Dog” ...

Chance to ride a horse in trying out challenges

Horse riders invited to bring their horse LYNDEN ­— Whatcom Backcountry Horsemen of WA host their 16th annual Confidence Builder Ride on Saturday, May 20, at the Stremlers’ place, ...

Everson plant sale Saturday

Perennials, shrubs and more during one-day sale EVERSON ­— The Everson Garden Club plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, on the Everson Elementary School lawn, ...

Ferndale bridging cities on Saturday

‘Kake Hashi’ event intended to build bridges even during Cherry Blossom Festival off year By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale Cherry Blossom Festival ...

Motorcycle accident in Ferndale leaves teen dead

Inexperience and speed of driver cited as causes By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — An 18-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle accident took place in town on ...

Ranking agrees — our towns are good for raising families

WalletHub puts Ferndale 37th in state, Lynden 18th By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— Across the years plenty of people have said, “This is a great place to raise ...

Three serve as House pages in Olympia

Program is open to 14- to 16-year-olds OLYMPIA ­—Three local students have served as pages in the state House of Representatives, sponsored by 42nd District Rep. Luanne Van Werven, ...