Burn ban lifted

  WHATCOM — Due to recent rain, the general ban on outdoor burning in the county has been lifted.   The Fire Marshal’s Office announced the action effective Friday, Sept. ...

Council passes property tax exemption

Ordinance temporarily exempts new multi-family development from property taxes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Multi-family housing development is now a bit ...

Highland dance classes now at Pioneer Meadows

Teacher Heather Richendrfer brought Highland Gathering back to Ferndale in June By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Heather Richendrfer brought the Highland Gathering ...

Barron Heating starts its own training school

Goal is to get an adequate qualified workforce   FERNDALE — Barron Heating & Air Conditioning, seeking qualified candidates in a tight job market, recently launched Barron ...

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 19, 2018

Kudos to Buys’ bill   You have seen these food trucks buzzing around construction sites. You have seen them in downtown Ferndale, Lynden and Everson. You believe the food trucks ...

Donald Shuker

  There’s a lot of living in 87 years … but here is what we want to share the most.   Donald Bruce Shuker was born on Mothers Day, May 12, 1931, in Reading, Pennsylvania. ...

Hermine Fisher

  Hermine Fisher, age 98, of Lynden, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John Roorda

  John Roorda, age 69, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at his home in the Silverado Memory Care facility of Bellingham.   John was born in Bellingham on April 23, 1949, ...

Charles Crnich

  Charles “Chuck” Crnich, age 70, passed away on Sept. 12, 2018 at his home in Bellingham.   He was born on April 27, 1948, in Bellingham to Joe and Adele (McCauley) Crnich. ...

Julia Stuurmans

  On Sept. 14, 2018, with her family at her side, Julia Stuurmans was reunited with her husband in the presence of her Lord, 40 years to the day that she was widowed. She was 95 ...