Appointee Lee Grochmal now running for judge position

Inslee named her in February   WHATCOM — County Superior Court Judge Lee Grochmal, appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the position in February, is now running for the elected office. ...

WiFi and more technology coming to WTA buses soon

  WHATCOM — Bus riders will soon be able to surf, post and tweet while they ride Whatcom Transportation Authority buses. WTA will introduce free WiFi throughout its fleet of 61 ...

Patrols in Click It or Ticket emphasis

It runs in state through June 2   WHATCOM — Washington’s annual Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign began on Monday, May 13, as law enforcement across the state put on extra ...

‘Jean’ Bode

  Vivian “Jean” Bode entered her eternal home on May 3, 2019.   Jean was born on May 13, 1924, in Bellingham to Melvin and Evelyn Christoferson. After her mother passed ...

David Douma

  David D. Douma went to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2019.   Dave was born Jan. 17, 1936, in Lynden to David and Jenny (DeBondt) Douma.   He is survived by his ...

Hortencia Harrison

  After a courageous fight with cancer, on May 9, 2019, Hortencia “Tiny” Harrison passed on to be with her Savior, surrounded by her loved ones, at home, just as she had asked.   She ...

Inadean DeGraaff

  Inadean “Deanie” DeGraaff, age 90, died peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019, in Tacoma. She was known for her loving and generous spirit and fun personality.   Deanie ...

Richard Olson

  Richard Gary Olson, of Bellingham, died peacefully at his home on April 18, 2019. Born July 30, 1946, the third of eight children, he was very diligent and dedicated to all he ...

Egbert Maas

  Egbert J. Maas passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the age of 95.   He was the longtime owner/operator of Vander Pol & Maas automotive and truck repair business in ...

Barbara Nelson

  Barbara Jean Nelson, of Lynden, passed away on April 30, 2019. She was born on March 10, 1933, to Jack and Myrtle Shelly in Van Buren, Arkansas, and was the eldest of seven children.   She ...