Anna DeVries

Anna DeVries Anna DeVries, age 86, of Lynden passed away Thursday, Dec. 8. Anna was born July 5, 1936 in Bellingham to parents Mike and Anna (Tjoelker) Roorda. She attended Ebenezer ...

Timmons wants to be ‘listen-first leader’

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Relationship building is priority for Washington’s newly-elected LD 42 State Representative No. 2 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — A professional baseball player, ...

GUEST OPINION: Is passing Prop 5 the will of the people?

By John Marshall Whatcom County Nov. 8 election was certified on Nov. 29 despite opposition from those who questioned a last-minute surge of votes that came in reportedly though the ...

GUEST OPINION: This is how you do better with housing

By Molly Crocker Dear Whatcom County Legislators, Sharon Shewmake suggested we need to do better about housing. We do indeed. Here are some suggestions: • Stop thinking up. Stop building ...

GUEST OPINION: Where is the help that was promised?

By Judy Heinrichs Today was a celebration of our communities in Sumas Elementary School. A wonderful meal was served, the communities of Everson, Nooksack and Sumas were celebrated, ...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 7, 2022

Letter: Care centers help support people in need Editor, Assistance League of Bellingham’s Care Center Support is one of our most heart-warming programs. This year, 120 residents ...

Bonnie Donahue

Bonnie Donahue Bonnie Donahue Bonnie Lavonne (Bonner) Donahue, 88, went home to her lord and savior on Nov. 25, surrounded by her beloved husband and children.  Bonnie is survived ...

Nelly Voskuilen 

Nelly Voskuilen Nelly Voskuilen went to be with her lord and savior on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Lynden Manor.  Nelly was born July 16, 1929 in Zevenhuizen, Holland to parents, Nicolaas ...

Rhoda Wedan 

Rhoda Wedan Rhoda Mae (Rodine) Wedan went to be with the Lord peacefully on Nov. 20.  Rhoda, being the daughter of a pastor and missionary family met her husband, Warren James Wedan ...

Jim Freeman

Jim Freeman James “Jim” C. Freeman, age 80, of Deming passed away at his home Wednesday, Nov. 28. Jim was born June 1, 1942 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A celebration of his life ...