Whatcom sees biggest COVID surge since January

Unvaccinated people comprise most of current case counts By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — The Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing a surge in virus cases not seen ...

Chamber sets Pig & Swig event

Event benefits Northwest 9/11 Memorial Fund, welcomes 9/11 first responders By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce first announced ...

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 ...

Parents tell Lynden ‘no’ to mask mandate

By Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — Close to 200 people attended Lynden School District’s Aug. 12 meeting. Many were against the July 28 announcement that cloth face coverings ...

Letters to the Editor — Aug. 18, 2021

Making kids wear masks ‘not good science’ Editor,   Around 200 people attended the last school board meeting giving a resounding “no” to a mask mandate.   Teachers reported ...

One last hurrah, for now

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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 ...

Golden Eagles eye a return to state this fall

Ferndale volleyball hopes to make it eight straight postseason trips By Hailey Palmer [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale volleyball team has been to the state tournament ...