City officials, staff continue professional development

Rebecca Xczar, Jon Mutchler receive leadership certificates following trainings By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — For elected officials and city staff, learning ...

Full 10-digit phone dialing starts for 360- next July 29

WHATCOM — More than just a higher minimum wage arrives in 2017. Get prepared for 10-digit phone dialing. Beginning July 29, residents in western Washington who have 360, 206, 253 ...

County salary-setting panel set to convene

WHATCOM — County Executive Jack Louws has agreed with the Whatcom Transportation Authority to facilitate the county’s Salary Commission (for Elected Officials), which convenes again ...

Learn about funding to replace culverts

LYNDEN — “Funding for Fish Friendly Culverts” is a presentation to be given at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Lynden Library, 216 Fourth St., by the Washington State Department ...

Ten 2017 movies to watch out for

Another Star Wars episode planned to close out the year By Brent Lindquist [email protected] Predicting the year in movies is a fun and difficult task. Many of the movies that ...

Mt. Baker FFA barn grand opening Jan. 21; Rotary helped

DEMING ­— A grand opening for the new FFA Barn at Mount Baker High School will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. The event will include some short statements, acknowledgement ...

Moses chosen cemetery district commissioner

LYNDEN — Micah Moses has been appointed a commissioner of Whatcom County Cemetery District 10 to fill the unexpired term of Glenn Boodey, who resigned recently. The term goes to the ...

Calendar for Jan. 18, 2017

Saturday VFW breakfast VFW Post 9301 Lynden, 7011 Hannegan Rd., hosts a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. Expect food and fellowship. $6. Kids age 5 and under free. ...

Farm Speakers address pasture management and more

LYNDEN ­— These are upcoming presentations in the Farm Speaker Series organized by the Whatcom Conservation District: • Thursday Feb. 16, “Pasture Management: How to Grow Great ...

Republicans host property tax speaker

LAUREL ­— Whatcom County Republicans host William Perry Pendly for a property rights discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Meridian High School. He speaks at 7 p.m. Common ...