Midseason check in with top teams

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WHATCOM COUNTY — With a little less than half the spring season done let’s take a look at how  some of the top Northwest Conference teams and athletes ...

Nooksack Valley, Lynden Christian athletes impress at invitational

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor BELLINGHAM — Civic Stadium hosted 54 schools for the Birger Solberg Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 8.  Nooksack Valley, Mount ...

Community calendar for April 12, 2023

Through April 29 RARE: Recycled Arts Resource Expo Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will hold the 11th annual Recycled Arts Resource Expo – RARE – from April 7-29. This ...

Help decorate Ferndale’s garbage cans

FERNDALE — Anyone high school age or younger is invited to decorate Ferndale’s garbage cans. The Ferndale Arts Commission and the Ferndale Downtown Association are soliciting for ...

Ferndale does not renew Hoelzle contract

Former volleyball coach will continue duties as Central Elementary counselor By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor FERNDALE — Ferndale High School has not renewed volleyball coach Patti ...

Volunteers needed for Old Settlers Weekend

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter WHATCOM — For 127 years, the Old Settlers Weekend has brought a fun dose of history to the Ferndale community. The historic event happens each year ...

Lummi celebrates renovated Boys & Girls Club

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter LUMMI — A newly renovated facility for the Lummi Nation Boys & Girls Club will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 14 at 2530 ...

House Bill 1155 restricts collection of health data

By Renee Diaz  Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — Use of consumer reproductive health data would be much more restricted under House Bill 1155, the proposed My Health, My Data ...

Suicide-prevention bill adds infraction for people who voluntary waive gun rights

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — People with mental health issues and those who might consider suicide sometimes voluntarily give up their right to possess ...

Lighthouse Mission celebrates 100 years with June 9 gala

BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries will celebrate 100 years of providing hope to the homeless in Whatcom County with a gala event June 9. The evening at the Ferndale Events ...