Skyline sees positive ‘Recess Before Lunch’ results

Students are healthier, more attentive when they play before lunch, research shows By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Students at Ferndale’s Skyline Elementary ...

Lummi leader Ballew vying for state Senate

He is a second challenger to Doug Ericksen   WHATCOM — Tim Ballew II, former Lummi Nation chairman and recently appointed a County Council at-large member, has announced his candidacy ...

News briefs — April 4, 2018

B.C. Morgan Horse Show in Lynden fair arena May 25-28   LYNDEN — The BC Morgan Horse Show takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, in Washington Tractor Arena of the Northwest ...

Self-serve taphouse planned for Ferndale

Coconut Kenny’s co-owner partnering with manager to bring DownTime Taps to North Sound Center By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Whatcom County is no stranger ...

‘Bite with a Buddy’ in Ferndale

First responders invited to lunch in Ferndale School District   FERNDALE — Bite with a Buddy, a new Ferndale School District offering, kicked off on Monday, March 26. The program ...

Boys soccer off to a tough start

Young team is winless through first six games of the season By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — It may be a rebuilding year for the young Golden Eagles soccer team, ...

Canadian newsprint is not the enemy — tariffs are

  This op-ed piece by David Chavern, News Media Alliance president and CEO, expresses the viewpoint of this newspaper. Tariffs on Canadian newsprint are not needed, and if they ...

News briefs — March 28, 2018

Boating center adds six new sailboats   BELLINGHAM — The Community Boating Center is debuting six new RS Quest sailboats for rentals, lessons and summer camps, starting in June. ...

Youth archers earn trip to nationals

Whatcom Homeschool team, Ebenezer pair make plans for Utah By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— A county homeschoolers’ archery team qualified for national ...

Two free days at state parks in April

  OLYMPIA — There are two free days in state parks in April, and six more the rest of 2018.   The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission lets people celebrate spring ...