Whatcom County Senior Classic basketball festivities

Lynden hosts Whatcom County Senior Classic Nathan Schumock Sports Editor LYNDEN — The yearly Whatcom County senior classic took place on Friday, March 10 at Lynden High School.  ...

Ferndale High School hosts Multicultural Night

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Ferndale High School’s brand new commons transformed into a celebration of cultures from around the world on Friday, March 10. Multicultural ...

Horizon Middle School teacher named extraordinary educator

Kevin Fineske selected from hundreds of nominees, joins class of 30 educators By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Horizon Middle School teacher Kevin Fineske has been named ...

Finland’s president, Inslee discuss climate change

By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — For the first time in history, a foreign head of state has addressed a joint session in the Washington State Legislature. President, ...

Whatcom County Fire District 4 ‘struggling to maintain emergency services’

Fire officials invite community members to learn more at two March meetings BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 is reaching out to residents about its financial challenges ...

LEGALS- March 15, 2023

FERNDALE WWTP BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL SERVICES Ferndale, WA Bids due: 2:00 PM March 29, 2023 Owner: City of Ferndale Public Works, PO Box 936, Ferndale WA 98248, contact Mike Olinger, [email protected] Bids ...

5-year-old Ferndale girl’s death under investigation

Staff Reports FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department, in conjunction with the Whatcom County Medical Examiner Office, are investigation a death that happened on Wednesday, March ...

Letters to the Editor – March 8, 2023

Investing in peacebuilding Editor, Our nation’s budget should reflect the concerns of its citizens. We believe peacebuilding and reconciliation programs represent an important means ...

Driver education making a comeback

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — People ages 18 to 22 will be required to pass a driver’s education course before getting their license, if a bill that passed ...

HB 1540: Driver’s ed to teach sharing road with trucks, buses

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Driver’s education courses will include guidance about sharing the road with big trucks and buses if a bill approved by ...