Lely system is on four local farms; three more await

Operations of Plagerman family have led the way lately By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Local Daritech Inc. is the dealer for the Lely brand of robotic milking ...

Both metrics for staying in Phase 3 are exceeded

Lynden district COVID case rate is now 464   WHATCOM ­— The weekly Tuesday case-count numbers from the county health department bear out the fact of a COVID spike in the Lynden ...

Four victims stabbed at 2 a.m. party; Lynden man arrested

  WHATCOM — At around 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Everson and Sumas police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 7600 block ...

North Cascades Hwy. reopens

  NEWHALEM ­— After weeks of clearing efforts, road repairs and avalanche control, the North Cascades Highway was reopened to drivers last week. This scenic route provides more ...

How to sign up to run for office

Cutoff is next Friday, May 21   WHATCOM — If you’re interested in running for public elected office locally, get ready to file your Declaration of Candidacy. Candidate filing ...

LC schools in COVID spike

34 students have tested positive; three class levels were sent home By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   LYNDEN ­— Lynden Christian Schools is dealing with a spike in cases ...

Lummis call for accountability on totem’s Red Road to D.C.

National tour of newly carved totem pole stopped in Ferndale May 5 By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — The House of Tears carvers first came together in the face ...

Vander Veen Dairy sees the benefits of going robotic

This is one of quite a few local farms letting the arm of the robot take over By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   LYNDEN ­— No longer does Tim Vander Veen have to get ...

Delays coming to Ferndale roads

Work coming to Douglas and Olson roads, Sandy Point Heights FERNDALE — Drivers on Douglas and Olson roads, as well as residents in the Sandy Point Heights area, should expect delays ...

Sides address the reality of adjudication coming

Tribes in favor; farmers fear loss of water control, ‘exit from farming’ By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM — With passage of a 2021-23 budget on April 25, ...