Mary Jane Butler

Mary Jane Butler, age 91, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, starting at noon in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 ...

Larry Vail

Larry E. Vail, 84, of Bellingham (formerly Lynden), surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Bellingham. He was born in Sumas to parents Lyle ...

Carol Swales

Carole Swales, age 79, of Lynden, passed away at home on Sunday, March 5, 2017. A celebration of life will be held in Fort Bragg, California. You are invited to share your condolences ...

Ferndale baseball team expecting great things

Squad has four committed to play at the college level next year, but first they have their sights set on a state title By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — Less than ...

Ferndale soccer tallies five goals in first two games

Golden Eagles earn a comeback win over Meridian on Tuesday By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale Golden Eagles soccer team has shown a lot of promise in ...

Annual Spring Run Off held Saturday

FERNDALE ­— Another local staple is returning, marking the end of winter and the start of spring. On Saturday morning, March 18, runners (and walkers) are invited to lace up those ...

A change: Dairy Ambassador event this year is a luncheon

WHATCOM ­— Dairy Women have made the annual Dairy Ambassador coronation event a luncheon this year, with a reception starting at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Fox Hall behind ...

Gerald Beers

Gerald Edward Beers of Priest River, Idaho, went to be with his Savior and Lord peacefully with family by his side on Feb. 22, 2017. He was 92. He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce ...

Vurnie Schaale

Vurnie Schaale, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

Get neighborly and learn about Habitat for Humanity too

WHATCOM ­— Join Habitat homebuyers Juana and Julio Ortiz along with volunteers from throughout the county in a day of building, bonding and sprucing up the neighborhood the Ortiz ...