Van Werven: ‘No such thing as non-essential’

  This is an op-ed piece submitted by 42nd District state Rep. Luanne Van Werven, Republican, of Lynden.   These are tough, heartbreaking times. COVID-19 has completely upended ...

Marv Van Mersbergen

  Marvin John Van Mersbergen heard his Heavenly Father say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” on April 17, 2020. He was reunited with his beautiful bride, Carol, who ...

Darren Van Dalen

  On Friday, March 27, 2020, Darren Lee VanDalen passed away after fighting a valiant battle with cancer and went straight into the arms of Jesus. He was always quick to share his ...

Barbara Gunderson

  Barbara Jean Gunderson departed this life for her forever home in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer early on Wednesday, April 8. She remained in her peaceful home in ...

Cleo Layton

  Cleo Ann Layton passed away peacefully just 12 days shy of her 94th birthday.   Cleo was born in Mukilteo on April 28, 1926, to Joseph and Martha Layton, the sixth of eight ...

Raymond Zander

  Raymond Harrison Zander, 86, died April 18, 2020, at home in Everson, Washington.   Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. both Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, ...

Katy Hooper

  Katy Hooper, age 41, of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

David Vetkov

  On April 18, 2020, David Vetkov, age 19, was suddenly taken from us by a fatal motorcycle accident.   We have comfort knowing he is rejoicing with the Lord and his earthly ...

Car theft leads to chase, arrest

Ferndale man in jail for taking classic Chevelle from driveway, and much more By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   WHATCOM — A Ferndale man is in jail after stealing a ...

Task force will plan business reopening

County Health Dept. also seeks greater testing across the population By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   WHATCOM — The Whatcom County Health Department hopes to create ...