Thomas Mercer

Thomas Mercer passed away on July 26, 2023 at the age of 87. His death was attributed to heart failure.  Thomas was born on April 19, 1936 in Comox, British Columbia.  He served in ...

Jennifer Ann Simpson

Our beloved mother, Jennifer Ann Simpson passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on July 18, 2023. She was 79 years old.  Jennifer’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting ...

Ronald D. Bennett

Ronald D. Bennett, age 88, passed away June 11, 2023 at the Spokane Veteran’s Home with his family at his side. Born Feb. 12, 1935, Ron grew up in the tiny town of Mineral, IL and ...

Joel Edin Jorgensen

Joel Edin Jorgensen, beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023, in his home surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 73. Joe was ...

Doris Tussey

Doris Tussey, a long-time Lynden resident, died on May 1, 2023, at the age of 105. Doris was born to Elias and Helen Tanasiuk in January 1918, near Wostok, Alberta. She is survived ...

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Isenhart

Nicholas “Nick” Houston Isenhart, age 39, of Bellingham passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 as a result of a tragic accident on the construction job site. Nick was born Dec. 27, ...

Letters to the Editor — Aug. 2, 2023

‘Compassionate care’ at CHCC Editor, Our mother, Betty Mellema, passed away at Christian Health Care Center three months ago after being admitted in February for rehab treatment ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Aug. 2, 2023

Lighthouse Mission restarts shower trailer outreach BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission’s shower trailer outreach has started up again, this time in the Birchwood district. People ...

Gallery: Jam on the River, Operation Splashmob a success

On July 22, another hot Saturday, Ferndale Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Jam on the River festival. Held at Centennial Riverwalk Park, folks enjoyed performances from various ...

Charyut, Joon Bi, Sijak! (Attention, ready, begin)

USTA Martial Arts taekwondo instructors teach students respect and bodily health one board at a time  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter WHATCOM — Master Joshua Ross’ first introduction ...