‘The Big Burn’ is Whatcom READS shared book in 2019
Related events lead up to author Egan’s visit March 7-8 WHATCOM — Author Timothy Egan’s “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” is the book choice ...
Cloud Mountain merging with Sustainable Connections
Two nonprofits share similar objectives WHATCOM — Effective Dec. 31, the Cloud Mountain Farm Center of Everson will merge with Sustainable Connections and become part of its ...
Looking back at 2018, ahead at 2019
By Jon Mutchler Mayor of Ferndale As 2018 wraps up, Ferndale continues to grow at a healthy pace. Far from the chaotic struggles of Washington, D.C., and Olympia, we are an example ...
Ron ‘Doc’ Zylstra
Ron “Doc” Zylstra passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.
He was born in Bellingham on July 24, 1938, to Paul and Emma (De Hoog) Zylstra ...
George Comiskey
George Comiskey gently passed away at the age of 89 on Dec. 16, 2018, with family by his side.
Born June 7, 1929 in Vancouver, B.C., George was preceded in death by his ...
Annette Belknap
Our beloved Annette M. Belknap passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the age of 53. She was known for being compassionate, caring and loving.
Annette was born ...
Margaret Zylstra
Maaike (Margaret) Zylstra, 89, of Lynden, passed into glory peacefully Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
Margaret was born to Tjepke and Jitske Smits in Berlikum, Friesland, the Netherlands, ...
Rene Silva
Rene Silva of Sedro-Woolley passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at the age of 48.
You are invited to remember Rene on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. in North County Christ the ...
Delwin Hodgins
Delwin Hodgins, age 77, of Blaine, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Power mostly restored from Thursday blast
Birch Bay resilient in quick recovery By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Power outages were down to only about 25 scattered customers of Puget Sound Energy on ...