United Church of Ferndale plans ‘Mutt Strut’ for early October

Event held in memory of Shane Ormiston, killed in June crash FERNDALE — The first annual “Mutt Strut” dog walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, in memory of Shane Ormiston, one of the ...

A warm bowl of soup to chase the chill away

  I don’t know if you’ve noticed lately, or if you’re like me and trying desperately not to notice, but it’s getting chilly out there in the evenings, folks! And not only ...

Gail Van Beek

  Gail Lynn Van Beek, age 51, of Lynden, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.   Born on May 9, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Glen and Joann (Wester-velt) ...

John Nyland

  John Nyland was born on Aug. 1, 1923, in Everett to Gerrit and Wilhemina (Hulshof) Nyland, the youngest of eight children. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a ...

Marion Kamphouse

  Marion Elizabeth (Koetje) Kamphouse was promoted to her heavenly home on Sept. 12, 2015, at the age of 94. A gracious lady, Marion, also known as Mickey, was dearly loved and ...

Orma Slater

  Orma Mae (Lucas) Slater passed peacefully into her Lord’s arms on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. She was preceded on this journey in 1999 by her husband, Rev. Ronald Slater. Orma is ...

Dorothy Wimbush

  Dorothy James Wimbush, age 96, passed away in Bellevue on Sept. 16, 2015.   A service of remembrance will be held in Westford Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. ...

Betty Rickenbacker

  Betty A. Rickenbacker of Lynden passed away on Sept. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 27, 1929.   A remembrance gathering will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. ...

Gilbert McCollum Jr.

  Gilbert D. McCollum Jr. was born on Aug. 25, 1929, to Jennie M. (Johnson) and Gilbert D. McCollum Sr. of Everson. Gilbert passed away on Aug. 19, 2015, at his family farm.   Gilbert ...

Haggen files for bankruptcy

Company blames Albertsons merger troubles BELLINGHAM — Just days after announcing a lawsuit against Albertsons for more than $1 billion in damages, Haggen announced on Tuesday, Sept. ...