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WSP seeks any who saw Skagit hit-and-run

  SKAGIT — On Thursday July 30, at approximately 5 p.m., Washington State Patrol troopers responded to an injury collision that had occurred on northbound Interstate 5 near milepost ...

A new water provider opens

Three partners live in north Whatcom   WHATCOM — Three family members launched Bellingham Bottled Water in July, aiming to provide more reliable and affordable delivery of purified ...

From graffiti to paid artist

Matt French earns a living with his art, now in town By Elisa Claassen for the Lynden Tribune   WHATCOM — The oldest son of an artist, Susan French, and a father, Mike French, ...

Council approves zoning text changes

Amendments simplify language, allow for more residential uses By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a pair of ordinances intended ...

2021 Lynden fair will be 10 days, despite Skagit protests

Management: This has been considered for many years and now is the time By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   LYNDEN — The Northwest Washington Fair will be expanded to 10 ...

Another youth march is set for 2 p.m. Sunday

Including a food drive, it begins at Fisher school this time   LYNDEN — Another march by the group that did so on July 5 is planned for this Sunday.   Young Advocates of Whatcom ...

Jason Lee preparing for the Ivy League

Mount Baker grad is forced to adjust to not having a 2020 normal season By Hailey Palmer [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— When the coronavirus hit last March, 2020 Mount ...

County latest: Only two of five COVID goals for improvement are being met

Testing coming Aug. 28 to Bender Fields, fire chief says By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— While fall planning for schools has been uppermost in mind, the ...

Northside Park: A playground for everyone

Donations and volunteers sought for all-inclusive spot by 2021 By Elisa Claassen for the Lynden Tribune   BELLINGHAM — As stated in a flyer for the future Northside Park, the ...

WiFi bolstered at county library sites

Doors closed, but internet is possible in the parking lots   WHATCOM — Enhanced drive-up WiFi service has been set up at four Whatcom County Library System branches and a bookmobile ...