Gerrit Neevel

  Gerrit “Bud” Neevel passed early Sunday morning, Sept. 22, 2019.   A memorial service to celebrate Bud’s life will be held in Gillies Funeral Home, 202 Front St., Lynden, ...

Michael Hofer

  Michael M. Hofer, age 42, of Lynden, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John DeBruin

  John DeBruin, age 76, of Maple Falls, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Judith Varang

  Judy Varang, age 78, passed away in Bellingham on Oct. 20, 2019. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in Nooksack Cemetery.   Share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Harold Bolt

  Harold L. Bolt, age 87, of Lynden, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Be sure ballot is postmarked by Nov. 5, if using the mail

  WHATCOM ­— Just a reminder: If you’re using the mail to return your general election ballot, check with your post office on the cutoff for mailing your ballot and having ...

Gasoline prices generally seen headed down

  SEATTLE — Washington gasoline prices rose 2.3 cents per gallon in the week ended Sunday, Nov. 27, to an average of $3.37, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,666 stations ...

Second-half property taxes due Oct. 31

  WHATCOM ­— Second-half property taxes are due to be paid by Oct. 31, reminds County Treasurer Steve Oliver. Payment must be either received or postmarked by that date to avoid ...

Woman struck Oct. 4 at Custer rest area dies; any helpful hit-and-run leads sought by WSP

  WHATCOM ­— A woman who was injured by a vehicle while standing in the Interstate 5 southbound Custer rest area on Oct. 4 has died, the Washington State Patrol reports.   Cynthia ...

Chelsey Ebert’s legacy lives on

New waiting room at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center gives kids a comforting space at the hospital By Brent Lindquist [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Hospital waiting rooms ...