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Memorable editors, for a reason

‘One Sunday morning, as I fervently combed  through an intriguing chapter on editing in The New York Public Library: writer’s guide to style and usage, suddenly editors whom I ...

To be safe from trauma

Often we don’t talk about trauma. But it is a real thing changing lives, the way we think, our feelings of safety. Trauma causes fear and anger, it immobilizes motions and actions ...

Reporter likes Northwest Washington Fair – a lot

This week the Northwest Washington Fair – aka the Fair — returns to Lynden.  Now that we are past the COVID-19 lockdowns and I’m getting closer to another decade on this ...

Food is ‘very big part’ of Punjabi culture

Mix Masala brings soulful Indian food to  Ferndale community through Food Truck Fridays  By Leora Watson Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Fridays are for food trucks. The first Friday ...

Aug. 5 Update: 2022 primary election unofficial results

The following are the unofficial results of the Aug. 2 election as of 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Official results will be released on Aug. 16. LD42 Senator Sharon Shewmake (D)    24,253    ...

Ferndale father daughter dance returns on Aug. 16

After a two year hiatus, the Father Daughter Dance returns to Ferndale in Pioneer Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 16. Take this as an opportunity to bond with your loved ones, ...

Buried in nature

Green burial provides families meaningful experience  By Leora Watson Staff Reporter WHATCOM — A grassy field, open skies, fresh air and birds in song. Trees and plants whose colors ...

Simon Sefzik, Sharon Shewmake seek seat as LD42 state senator

Primary election unofficial results as of Friday, Aug. 5  By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — On Nov. 8, Whatcom County voters will decide whether they want Sharon Shewmake, a Democrat, ...

Jam on the River is Ferndale Street Festival reimagined

FERNDALE — After two years, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce continues its legacy events with a renewed vision of moving the Street Festival onto the Riverwalk in Ferndale. Now known ...

Bellingham man performs maintenance aboard USS Harry S Truman

Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Charles Creel, from Huntsville, Alabama, left, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Joel Davis, from Bellingham, both assigned to the Red ...