Gretta Louise Bouwman

Gretta Louise Bouwman, age 75, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Lakeside Gardens Adult Family Home in Lynden.   Gretta was born Jan. 5, 1948, to Dick and ...

Letters to the Editor: Oct. 25, 2023

No fight, no win Editor, All taxation is regressive taxation, the greatest burden, proportionately, falling upon those least able to bear it. Property taxes are the most egregious of ...

Guest Opinion: Fluoride: Whether or not you want it?

We don’t really need to argue about whether or not fluoride is good or bad for people. The bottom line question should be, “Does the government have the right to medicate everybody ...

Guest Opinion: Fentanyl overdose is preventable with education

October marks National Substance Use Prevention Month, which makes this an ideal time to ramp up overdose prevention messaging and save lives. Amid the ongoing opioid epidemic, synthetic ...

Resources for seniors in Whatcom County

By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WHATCOM COUNTY — In Whatcom County there are eight senior centers: Lynden, Ferndale, Everson, Sumas, Bellingham, Blaine, Deming and Point Roberts. ...

Rescued from hell, new life in Whatcom

Not leaving a fellow rabbit behind: Volunteers dedicated to providing homes for abandoned rabbits  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter WHATCOM — Located on State Route 539, the same ...

Ferndale Chamber looks for new director, board president

Board VP Lindsay Rohweder takes over as interim board president, leads search to replace Megan Juenemann By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — On Oct. 16, the Ferndale City Council officially ...

Community Calendar: Oct. 18, 2023

Mondays Indoor Wheelchair Gangball Indoor Wheelchair Gangball from 4-6 p.m. Mondays in the community building at Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Everyone is welcome. ...

Kylah I. ‘Nex’ Hadley

In loving memory of Kylah Irene Hadley “Nex,” 16-year-old daughter of Kevin Hadley and Rebecca Sprinkle. She passed away due to an accidental drug overdose on Sunday, Oct.8. Services ...

Betsy VanWeerdhuizen

Our beloved Betsy VanWeerdhuizen, of Everson, was called home to her precious Heavenly Father on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. She was known for her lovely spirit and gorgeous gardens. Funeral ...