Betty May Tawes

Betty May Tawes Betty May Tawes was born to parents Walter and Fronia Brighton on Jan. 26, 1926 in Van Zandt, Washington. She passed away in Bellingham on April 13, 2023. Betty grew ...

Michael ‘Mike’ Weidkamp

Michael ‘Mike’ Weidkamp Mike Weidkamp, 72, of Salome, Arizona (previously Burlington and Ferndale), died unexpectedly of respiratory failure. Born Feb. 23, 1951. Died March 7, ...

Alan Moore

Alan Moore Alan H. Moore, born Jan 29, 1938 in Providence, RI to Robert and Dorothy (Angel) Moore and lovingly raised by Beverley Moore from the age 6, passed away peacefully on April ...

Darda Jean Burkhart

Darda Jean Burkhart We lost our beloved Mother Darda Jean Burkhart, but just Mom to us on the evening of Good Friday, April 7, just weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. Darda Jean (Billester) ...

Linda Grace Kredit

Linda Grace Kredit On April 22, 2023, Linda Grace Kredit went home to her Lord and Savior. She was born July 8, 1941, in  Hull, Iowa to William “Bill” and Grace (Van Roekel) Vander ...

Glenn Ellis McGuire

Glenn Ellis McGuire Surrounded by family, Glenn Ellis McGuire was led to glory as Jesus took his hand, April 12. Glenn was born in Freemont, NE Sept 9, 1929 to Ellis and Pearl McGuire. ...

Letters to the Editor — April 26, 2023

An alternative to winner-take-all elections Editor, Last November, the 42nd Legislative District, which includes most of Whatcom County, elected Democrats in the three state legislative ...

Rep. Larsen visits Ferndale business, talks infrastructure

On Friday, April 7, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Marcon Metalfab in Ferndale for a shop tour and meeting with company executives to discuss the company’s infrastructure projects ...

Ferndale continues to struggle with loss to Squalicum

The Golden Eagles have hit a rough patch in the month of April. Ferndale has lost four of their last seven games with two wins and a tie. They have lost two games in a row to Squalicum, ...

Not too late to visit Skagit Valley tulips

Cold weather delayed blooms; 41st year of festival  By Elisa Claassen For the Tribune MOUNT VERNON — This spring’s cold weather has been great for growing beautiful, healthy tulips, ...