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Incognito Night: cultivating conversation, quality time

Ciao Thyme preaches act of convivial, slow eating BELLINGHAM — Some venues offer a place for family to gather, others create them. At Ciao Thyme’s Incognito Night, don’t be surprised ...

21 rabid bats in Washington so far this year

OLYMPIA — Twelve bats found in public parks and private homes across Washington have tested positive for rabies since Aug. 1. While health officials test for and find rabid bats every ...

Ecology responds to Conservation District on Seattle spill

Wastewater mishap probe likely to wrap up this fall By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The Washington Department of Ecology responded in August to a letter sent by ...

Run with Chums kicks off Whatcom Water Week

Other aspects are films, river walks, cleanup and plant tours WHATCOM — The fifth annual Run with the Chums, a free family-friendly Whatcom Water Week kickoff event, is at 10 a.m. ...

Zion Lutheran Church collecting socks for the needy

FERNDALE — Zion Lutheran Church at 7215 Valley View Rd. is collecting new socks for people in need. Help the church reach their goal of 1,000 pairs. Drop off donations from 9 a.m. ...

More fairgrounds demo derby action Sept. 23

LYNDEN — Drivers will be smashing and crashing, and some will be cashing in, on Saturday, Sept. 23, during the Fall Demo Derby at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. “The Fall ...

Volunteers sought for Tax-Aide service

WHATCOM — Tax-Aide, which is sponsored by the AARP Foundation, is looking for a few volunteers to assist clients with their tax returns in Whatcom County. Tax-Aide has been providing ...

Pacific Alpine organic farm at risk

Botanist hopes to preserve Kelly Road native species land WHATCOM — Hidden deep within central Whatcom County on Kelly Road sits an ancient organic heirloom farm. With a picturesque ...

Making the most of fall planting season

By David Vos After a seemingly interminable dry streak, we’ve finally been blessed with rain again here in our corner of the Pacific Northwest, and with it comes the transition to ...

Small-farm program open to additional participants

Applications will be taken to Oct. 20 WHATCOM — Food To Bank On, a beginning farmer business training project facilitated by Sustainable Connections, is accepting applications for ...