Permanent new exhibit is on ‘People of the Sea and Cedar’

It opens this Saturday at the Lightcatcher BELLINGHAM — A newly redesigned gallery in the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building is now sharing the art, history and culture of the ...

Calendar – Week of July 12

Ongoing Reading aloud It’s Story Time, reading aloud from favorite books, at 11 a.m. each Wednesday and 2 p.m. each Saturday in the downtown Lynden Village Books store. Noon music ...

Laura Quimby

Laura P. Quimby, known for being loving, faithful and caring generously for others, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was 97. Laura was born July 20, ...

Theresa Abercrombie

Theresa Joy Abercrombie, age 56, passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017 after a courageous 24-year journey with cancer. Theresa was born April 19, 1961 in Bellingham to George ...

Norma Jean Williams

Norma Jean (Martindale) Williams was born on Jan. 19, 1932 and passed away on July 5, 2017. Jean went home to the Lord after her third battle with cancer. She graduated from Lusk High ...

Anne Heusinkveld

An open house reception in memory of Anne Heusinkveld, who passed away in Gold Canyon, Arizona on May 19, 2017, will be held in the Third Christian Reformed Church Fireside Room, 514 ...

The (not so) new man on campus

FHS football coach takes on new role as maintenance director By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — Parents, students and football fans at Ferndale High School will ...

Eight months spent on ‘Mars’

Laura Lark is one of six living on a simulated planet By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — While the Fourth of July typically is celebrated with barbecues and fireworks, ...

State budget revamps basic education funding

Gov. Inslee signs new state budget just hours before potential government shutdowns By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — A proposed Washington state budget was passed ...

Willows Inn ordered to pay workers $149K in back pay

Luxury inn violated the Fair Labor Standards Act By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] LUMMI ISLAND — The Willows Inn on Lummi Island is known for its “world class” restaurant ...