Shewmake kicks off 2020 reelection bid

She’s a mom and economics prof   WHATCOM ­— Sharon Shewmake, incumbent 42nd Legislative District state representative, held a reelection campaign kick-off via Zoom on May 19. ...

Superior Court appointee will run for office

David Freeman is in Whatcom County Judge Position 4   WHATCOM — David Freeman seeks to retain his position as a Whatcom County Superior Court judge.   Freeman was appointed ...

Jennifer Sefzik running as Republican for 42nd District representative

  WHATCOM — Jennifer Sefzik officially filed on May 11 as a Republican to run for the 42nd District state representative Position 2 seat now held by Democrat Sharon Shewmake. ...

Documenting in black and white

Ferndale photographer’s new series captures COVID-19 pandemic in analog photos By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale photographer Michael Connolly loves ...

Fish passage project majorly affects I-5

First job is creating a median bypass, then replacing freeway culvert   FERNDALE — Starting this week, travelers on Interstate 5 both north and south should plan for lane closures ...

Memoral Day ceremonies canceled

But Sumas Legion effort at four cemeteries is on as usual By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— After first being on schedule yet Monday morning, the Memorial ...

Equal treatment of churches: An open letter to Governor Jay Inslee

By Jon R. Mutchler Pastor, Ferndale Alliance Church Former mayor, Ferndale As former mayor and executive of our city, and longtime community pastor, I can appreciate the time and work ...

Asian giant hornets — nasty as can be

And they could be in northwest Washington   WHATCOM ­— National attention has come to be focused on Asian giant hornets that were found in Washington State last December, in ...

St. Joseph wins watchdog group ‘A’ grade

Leapfrog: This signifies a high level of health care quality   BELLINGHAM — The PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital ...

State office filing underway

No surprises yet for 42nd District races   OLYMPIA ­— Candidates for federal, statewide, legislative and judicial offices began signing up Monday with the Washington Secretary ...