Whatcom County Sherrif’s son in 1-5 accident

Car crash investigation underway By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — William Elfo, son of Whatcom County Sherrif Bill Elfo, is in critical condition following an auto ...

Legals- December 26, 2018

FERNDALE NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed development project described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 ...

Larry the Cable Guy coming to 2019 fair

Comic also has a charity foundation   LYNDEN — Larry the Cable Guy, one of the country’s top stand-up comedians, will perform Thursday, Aug. 15, as part of the Bank of the Pacific ...

‘The Big Burn’ is Whatcom READS shared book in 2019

Related events lead up to author Egan’s visit March 7-8   WHATCOM — Author Timothy Egan’s “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” is the book choice ...

Cloud Mountain merging with Sustainable Connections

Two nonprofits share similar objectives   WHATCOM — Effective Dec. 31, the Cloud Mountain Farm Center of Everson will merge with Sustainable Connections and become part of its ...

Looking back at 2018, ahead at 2019

By Jon Mutchler Mayor of Ferndale   As 2018 wraps up, Ferndale continues to grow at a healthy pace. Far from the chaotic struggles of Washington, D.C., and Olympia, we are an example ...

Ron ‘Doc’ Zylstra

  Ron “Doc” Zylstra passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.   He was born in Bellingham on July 24, 1938, to Paul and Emma (De Hoog) Zylstra ...

George Comiskey

  George Comiskey gently passed away at the age of 89 on Dec. 16, 2018, with family by his side.   Born June 7, 1929 in Vancouver, B.C., George was preceded in death by his ...

Annette Belknap

  Our beloved Annette M. Belknap passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the age of 53. She was known for being compassionate, caring and loving.   Annette was born ...

Margaret Zylstra

  Maaike (Margaret) Zylstra, 89, of Lynden, passed into glory peacefully Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.   Margaret was born to Tjepke and Jitske Smits in Berlikum, Friesland, the Netherlands, ...