County jail improvement is a priority for Frazey

She is taking extensive notes in her pursuit of a County Council seat By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The election for a seat on the County Council has yet to ...

Peetoom wants ‘balance’ on County Council

He desires ease on regulation, seeing it from a contractor’s point of view By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Mike Peetoom is running for County Council for one ...

Man, woman dead at Lummi

It was a murder, suicide; domestic violence resources are available   WHATCOM — County Sheriff Bill Elfo reports that a murder-suicide happened on Friday, Oct. 19, on the Lummi ...

FHS student arrested for alleged threat

FERNDALE — Ferndale Police arrested a Ferndale High School student Monday night after he allegedly made school shooting threats. According to press releases sent out by the Ferndale ...

Mutchler declines to renew city administrator’s contract

Greg Young began working with city in 2004 By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler has opted not to renew current City Administrator Greg ...

Heading into the postseason

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Who’s backing the 42nd District candidates

… and other top initiatives? By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — By now, it’s likely you’ve heard the candidate spiels, possibly seen them on TV and surely ...

Letters to the Editor —

Supports Kenner   I have had the pleasure of working with Paul Kenner as commissioners for Whatcom County Public Utility District No. 1 for many years. Paul Kenner has been a fine ...

Phyllis Kinsman

  Gertrude Phyllis Kinsman, age 84, went on to eternal life on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born to Herman and Gertrude Oppewall on Sept. 20, 1934 in Lynden.   Phyllis ...

Daniel Janke

  Daniel Janke, previously of Lynden, is now joyfully exalting his Savior in heaven as of Oct. 21, 2018. Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by the ...