Edith Sorensen

  Edith Sorensen, 95, of Blaine, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at the Stafholt Good Samaritan Center.   Arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Linda Gacek

  Linda Gacek, age 68, of Deming, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.   Arrangements are by Moles-Ferndale. Visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com to leave condolences.

June Martin

  June Martin, age 95, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2016.   A graveside gathering will be held in Bayview Cemetery on Friday, March 4, at 2 p.m. A memorial ...

Spring sports just around the corner

With the Golden Eagles’ winter sports all coming to an end last week, it is time to focus on the spring activity By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — With the recent ...

‘Spotlight’ shows journalism at its finest

Film earned Best Picture Oscar Sunday night By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   Sunday night, a little movie called “Spotlight” took home the Academy Award for Best ...

Wholesome bars make tasty after-school treat

By Melissa Horton   I have great memories of coming home after school and heading into the kitchen for a little snack. Thinking really does make you hungry, and my mom always had ...

Ferndale firefighters give back

Work party coming up this weekend to renew Blaine family’s home; online fundraiser live By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   FERNDALE — In times of hardship, certain ...

Wes Martinsen Memorial Scholarship established

Money comes from undesignated funds; future scholarships will require community donations By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   FERNDALE — For years, Wes Martinsen and ...

Group appointed to guide DNR recreation plan locally

First meeting of new committee is at Rome Grange on March 8   OLYMPIA — Members have been chosen for a volunteer-based planning committee to help guide recreation on lands managed ...