Whatcom man writing crime novels while also in real-life crime research

Spencer Kope works for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Dept. LYNDEN ­— Spencer Kope, who lives in Lynden, is writing a series of crime books while working full-time as a crime analyst ...

Injuries in three crashes

Hannegan and Van Dyk one on Sunday could involve charges WHATCOM ­— The Washington State Patrol responded to several injury crashes in the region over the past week involving local ...

Northwestern professor to give Scholars Week keynote at WWU

David Figlio to speak May 15 BELLINGHAM — As the keynote speaker for Western Washington University’s Scholars Week, Northwestern University’s David Figlio will present “How ...

Seattle UX designer to speak at WWU

BELLINGHAM — Christian Manzella, chief experience officer of Moz in Seattle, will speak at Western Washington University at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in Miller Hall 152, with his ...

New ‘Avengers’ packs a punch with giant cast

Film marks the culmination of 10 years of superhero storytelling By Brent Lindquist [email protected] Comic-book superheroes are a dime a dozen in movies these days, but that ...

Calendar – Week of May 2

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Sylvia Bos on May 2 and Doris Mae Bajema on ...

Arredondo finding success in first year as head coach

Coach: Softball team is buying into the system By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — The Ferndale Golden Eagles softball team may not be the powerhouse team it was ...

Peoples Bank honors Butler for community service

LYNDEN ­— Sharon Butler, commercial lending assistant at the Peoples Bank Lynden branch, has been chosen the company’s 2018 Community Stewardship Award recipient. Butler is recognized ...

Veterans can share stories at ‘Grunts Don’t Cry’ book reading

LYNDEN — VFW Post 9301 will host an open house reading of the book “Grunts Don’t Cry” at noon Saturday, May 5, at its 7011 Hannegan Rd. hall. Also, information regarding veteran ...

County Health Department warns of chickenpox exposure

Do not go to public places with symptoms BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Health Department is urging people who experience symptoms of chickenpox to call ahead before visiting their ...