Broselle wins second state title in as many years

Senior Ben Broselle’s illustrious high school sports career continues with a second wrestling title By Kevin Doucette [email protected] TACOMA — It took every ounce of energy ...

Schools plan snow days makeup after unexpected winter

State will waive some days, but all schools are extending in June By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — A couple of weeks after the biggest snow event in decades covered ...

Valentine’s robbery on Elder Road

Suspects were armed with knife and pepper spray, but were chased out of home by rifle FERNDALE — Four male subjects have been arrested on investigation of first-degree burglary. On ...

Get Youth Fair registration in by March 15

LYNDEN ­— Entries are due March 15 for the 2017 Whatcom County Youth Fair, which is April 7-8 on the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. Youths ages 6-18 can choose one of 27 divisions ...

Calendar for Feb. 22, 2017

Ongoing Murder comedy American classic “Arsenic and Old Lace” continues through March 5 in the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. Ruth Posthuma directs. Thursday and ...

College honors

TRINITY CHRISTIAN PALOS HEIGHTS, Illinois — Trinity Christian College has released its Dean’s List for fall 2016 and it includes these Lynden students: Megan Blok, Trevor DallaSanta, ...

Letters to the Editor — Feb. 22, 2017

Adding your voice The energy at Saturday’s Democratic 42nd LD monthly meeting was tangible. I was impressed with the turnout, with the involvement of new voices and with the obvious ...

Harold Odegaard

Longtime Sumas resident Harold Odegaard, age 84, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 after failing health. Harold was known for his high moral character and his generous, faithful ...

Kathleen Zuidmeer

Kathleen Dorothy (Crabtree) Zuidmeer, 93, died Feb. 19, 2017 at Lynden Manor. Kathleen (usually known as Kay) was born in Bellingham on Oct. 20, 1923. She was the second child and ...

Galen Van Dyken

Galen Van Dyken, age 65, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.