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Vaccination rates among preteens fell in 2020
The Washington State Department of Health has updated the state’s childhood immunization rate data, which shows that many school-aged children missed recommended vaccines in 2020. ...
Woman reportedly drives car, nude, through Meridian High School
Suspect vandalizes classroom, makes threats to self, deputies BELLINGHAM – At approximately 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office received, a request for ...
Council approves ability to ban fireworks
Ban would require period of extreme heat; won’t go into effect for a few years By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted to give future ...
County health impact assessment shows dire situation
Kindergarten readiness, childcare, housing security, homelessness, behavioral health all evaluated By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — The Whatcom County Health Department ...
FARMING FOR LIFE
Fair to open long-awaited Ag exhibit on Aug. 12 By Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — Farming for Life isn’t a museum. It’s an interactive experience. David Lackey, the ...
New medical clinic ‘critical’ to Lynden’s future
PeaceHealth breaks ground on 20,000-plus square-foot center By Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — The City of Lynden has long been designated as under-served rural community ...
Where did the food go?
Local eateries not getting deliveries By Elisa Claassen For the Lynden Tribune LYNDEN — Recently, local residents were posting pictures of signs at Red Robin and Dairy Queen. Each ...
56% of Whatcom County fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Of the roughly 7.6 million Washington residents, the state’s Department of Health has confirmed 443,230 COVID-19 cases and 6,155 COVID-19 deaths. Those figures are as of 11:59 p.m. ...
Widnor Farms launches farm class
Held one weekend each month, Farm Class serves multiple age groups By Brent Lindquist [email protected] CUSTER — School is often an indoor activity, but Brianna Widen and her ...
Not much change in Friday vote counts
Bishop, Pinkley still close in council primary race By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Kate Bishop and Robert J. Pinkley are still close in the primary race for ...