Ron Barlean

  Ron Barlean, of Everson, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. He was 66 years old.   Arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Anna Biemold

  Anna Biemold, age 63, of Lynden, passed away suddenly on Oct. 5, 2015.   Arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 7, 2015

Takes issue with band treatment at football game   I attended last Friday night’s football game against Anacortes to support my daughter in the marching band. I am extremely disappointed ...

Ferndale volleyball wins third straight

Golden Eagles have gone on to win three strong matches since Sept. 22 loss to Lynden Christian By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — “We have forgotten about that ...

Golden Eagles have an offensive homecoming

Ferndale proves it is for real this season By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — There were loud fans, a parade, an impressive halftime show and, oh, another win for ...

‘The Martian’ a relentlessly positive survival story

Matt Damon shines as stranded astronaut By Brent Lindquist [email protected] I did something strange (for me) this year: I actually finished a book.   I’m a slow reader, ...

Lummi land trust purchases quarry

105 acres including 4,000 feet of shoreline to see a ‘healing restoration’ LUMMI — The Lummi Island Heritage Trust announced on Monday that it had finalized the purchase of 105 ...

Big-box retailer could come to Ferndale

Application submitted for 120,000 square feet of retail space on Nordic Way property By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale recently received a ...

Briscoe, Jensen vie for port seat

Both moved on from Aug. primary By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — The Port of Bellingham Commission influences a variety of entities, including the Bellingham airport, ...

Honeycutt’s monster night leads Ferndale to 20-10 win

Offensive line didn’t miss a beat By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   BURLINGTON — In their first three games of the season the Burlington-Edison Tigers had outscored ...