Earthquake readiness drill, with siren, at 10:15 a.m. 10/15

  WHATCOM — Over 1.3 million Washington residents signed up in previous years to practice their earthquake readiness during the annual earthquake drill.   “Preparing Whatcom ...

FSD charts reopening schedule

Variety of factors could change plans quickly By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District plans to bring some of its students back to school ...

Two arrested in homicide along Mosquito Lake Road

Victim and suspects all of Bellingham; arrested man found in nearby brush By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Two suspects were taken into custody Monday in ...

Ballots on their way to homes

Drop boxes for returning voted ballots are now also open   OLYMPIA — Registered voters in Washington state will soon receive their ballots for the 2020 general election of Nov. ...

State patrol in search of any who witnessed Sept. 14 fatality

  EVERETT ­— On Sept. 14 a little after 5 a.m. Washington State Patrol troopers responded to a fatality collision on southbound Interstate 5 near milepost 195, in the area between ...

Faces of Whatcom County 4-H

4-H is for fun and also youth leadership development It’s 4-H Week   WHATCOM ­— The opportunity to celebrate all that 4-H means at the local level is National 4‑H Week Oct. ...

PSE: Get ready for fall, winter storms now

There may be some delays in response due to COVID protocol   BELLEVUE — Winter storm season is quickly approaching, and the national Climate Prediction Center has issued a La ...

Mary Dell “Toots’ Taubenheim

  Mary Dell “Toots” Den Adel Taubenheim, 79, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by family.   “Toots” ...

Marie Van Andel

  Longtime Lynden resident and gardener Marie Van Andel passed on to glory Monday, Sept. 28, 2020.   Marie was an avid gardener, living at the corner of 17th and D streets, ...

America Needs Journalists – and America’s Journalists Need Our Support

By David Chavern President & CEO, News Media Alliance In a year of fighting a global pandemic, historic protests for racial equality, and the rapidly approaching presidential election, ...