Driver, school district named in lawsuit related to 2015 crash

Driver found not-guilty of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter in ensuing court case By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The parents of a student involved ...

Possibly a privately owned psychiatric hospital for Whatcom

Need definitely exists, say all speakers at open-comment forum By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — One thing quickly became apparent at a public forum on a contemplated ...

Silas Workman

  Silas Workman, 93, of Sedro-Woolley, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2018.   He was born Sept. 20, 1924 in Maitland, West Virginia, to Oliver and Elizabeth (Damron) Workman, ...

Larry Richner

  Larry Bert Richner, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018, due to complications from diabetes. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family.   Larry ...

Kristy Erickson

  Kristy Erickson, age 60, of Lynden, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Body recovered on Sandy Point beach

Sheriff’s Office working with other agencies to identify adult male Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Sunday to a report of a body found on a Sandy Point beach. ...

Bears reappear in area

Seen last week at airport, Lummi Island   BELLINGHAM — The bears are back in town. Mammal sighting reports have been made to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife over ...

Constituents seek Ericksen connection

Many citizens remain blocked from online ‘public forum’ Facebook space By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   WHATCOM — Social media has made correspondence with politicians ...

Roundabout to be built on Grandview at Kickerville

Expect delays for a month of construction   WHATCOM — A roundabout is being built at the intersection of Grandview and Kickerville roads. Work started Monday, July 16.   Construction ...

Homeowner septic training offered July 19 at Ferndale site

  WHATCOM — Homeowners have an opportunity on Thursday, July 19, to be trained for inspecting their home’s septic system. The two-hour free workshop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ...