Marilyn P. Mutchler

Marilyn P. Mutchler  Marilyn P. Mutchler of Bremerton, WA passed away in her sleep in Ferndale on July 23. She was under hospice care at the home of her son. She was 91.Marilyn was ...

Isabelle Fields

Isabelle Fields Isabelle Christine Fields was born in Bellingham on July 7, 1997, and graduated to heaven from Seattle on Aug. 5. She was 25 years old. Isabelle left behind her mother ...

Memorable editors, for a reason

‘One Sunday morning, as I fervently combed  through an intriguing chapter on editing in The New York Public Library: writer’s guide to style and usage, suddenly editors whom I ...

To be safe from trauma

Often we don’t talk about trauma. But it is a real thing changing lives, the way we think, our feelings of safety. Trauma causes fear and anger, it immobilizes motions and actions ...

Reporter likes Northwest Washington Fair – a lot

This week the Northwest Washington Fair – aka the Fair — returns to Lynden.  Now that we are past the COVID-19 lockdowns and I’m getting closer to another decade on this ...

Food is ‘very big part’ of Punjabi culture

Mix Masala brings soulful Indian food to  Ferndale community through Food Truck Fridays  By Leora Watson Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Fridays are for food trucks. The first Friday ...

Aug. 5 Update: 2022 primary election unofficial results

The following are the unofficial results of the Aug. 2 election as of 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Official results will be released on Aug. 16. LD42 Senator Sharon Shewmake (D)    24,253    ...

Ferndale father daughter dance returns on Aug. 16

After a two year hiatus, the Father Daughter Dance returns to Ferndale in Pioneer Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 16. Take this as an opportunity to bond with your loved ones, ...

Buried in nature

Green burial provides families meaningful experience  By Leora Watson Staff Reporter WHATCOM — A grassy field, open skies, fresh air and birds in song. Trees and plants whose colors ...

Simon Sefzik, Sharon Shewmake seek seat as LD42 state senator

Primary election unofficial results as of Friday, Aug. 5  By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — On Nov. 8, Whatcom County voters will decide whether they want Sharon Shewmake, a Democrat, ...