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10 historic rain/flood events in 2022 push boundaries of U.S. water
In October, leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference to draw attention to the impact of 10 major rain and ...
Patience, flexibility are key to helping students, Miller says
Courtesy Ferndale School District FERNDALE — As the rush of students came into Vista Middle School’s cafeteria for breakfast one morning, paraeducator Samantha Miller and a couple ...
Gas prices at lowest level in 18 months
National average has fallen nearly $2 per gallon since surpassing $5 in June Motorists heading out on the road for the holidays will receive the gift they’ve been waiting for all ...
Disaster response is Bob Vander Haak’s mode of serving
Retiree brings his painting expertise, caring attitude to rebuilding houses By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — For Bob Vander Haak, doing disaster recovery volunteering has opened ...
Stewart Mountain Community Forest Initiative
There’s exciting movement on the Stewart Mountain Community Forest Initiative, located between Acme and Van Zandt. Thanks to a partnership between Whatcom Land Trust, Evergreen ...
Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Dec. 21, 2022
Gasoline prices down 16 cents on average in past week Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 16.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83/g on Dec. 19, according ...
Sudden Valley man arrested, charged with child rape, molestation
SUDDEN VALLEY — Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday, Dec. 14 that they have arrested a 61-year old Sudden Valley man and charged him with multiple counts of rape ...
UPDATE: Whatcom County Library System delays Wednesday, Dec. 21 openings
WHATCOM COUNTY — Whatcom County Library System branches will have delayed openings on Wednesday, Dec. 21 because of road conditions. Currently, staff plan to open county library ...
COUNTRY LIFE: Garden treasures to share with a friend
IN BLOOM By David Vos LYNDEN — Gardening is a hobby best shared with friends. Not to say that there’s no benefit to being alone in the garden. I think most gardeners would confess ...
COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark drops 80 cents from October, but $2.98 above Nov. 2021
MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke The Agriculture Department announced the November Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $21.01 per hundredweight (cwt.), down 80 cents from October ...