Graduation requirements rising

State finalizes its plan, 24 credits, and school districts may add more By Hailey Palmer [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— The Washington State Board of Education adopted ...

Elected without a fight

Many will step in unopposed   WHATCOM ­— Many, even some who will be new in their offices, came through the election without any opposition.   For one, Diana Bradrick, for ...

Cut a National Forest tree for your Christmas

It’s possible to buy the permit online now   EVERETT — Christmas tree permits for the 2019 season are now available for purchase online. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National ...

A sock-hoppin’ Saturday night

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Hansen wins mayor race

Some council races remain very close By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The deadlocked 1997 Ferndale mayor race was decided by a coin flip, and 2019 mayoral candidate ...

Sidhu elected County Executive

Lynden keeping all council incumbents, Ferndale might see an entirely new city slate By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Satpal Sidhu overtook Tony Larson in ...

Nellie Vriesman

  Nellie Mae Vriesman, age 93, of Lynden, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.   Nellie was born in Saint Anne, Illinois, on March 30, 1926, to parents ...

Ellen Davis

  Ellen Davis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Ellen was known for her faithfulness to the Lord and being gracious and thoughtful.   Ellen was ...

Lance Van Brocklin

  Lance Allison Van Brocklin passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at his home under hospice care.   He was born on March 14, 1940, to Fred and Ines Van Brocklin. He was then ...

Lisa Galoia

  Lisa Rose Galoia, age 45, of Lynden, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bellingham.   Arrangements are pending with www.sigsfuneralservices.com.