Letters to the Editor — May 20, 2020
Pertinent lessons While perusing letters to the editor in the May 6 edition, I concurred with the valid points expressed “On Leadership” by Dr. Bill and Peggy Warner. And ...
Van Werven, running again
Economic recovery from pandemic is her top priority WHATCOM — Luanne Van Werven officially filed to run for reelection May 11 as state representative, saying more needs to be ...
Shewmake kicks off 2020 reelection bid
She’s a mom and economics prof WHATCOM — Sharon Shewmake, incumbent 42nd Legislative District state representative, held a reelection campaign kick-off via Zoom on May 19. ...
Superior Court appointee will run for office
David Freeman is in Whatcom County Judge Position 4 WHATCOM — David Freeman seeks to retain his position as a Whatcom County Superior Court judge. Freeman was appointed ...
Jennifer Sefzik running as Republican for 42nd District representative
WHATCOM — Jennifer Sefzik officially filed on May 11 as a Republican to run for the 42nd District state representative Position 2 seat now held by Democrat Sharon Shewmake. ...
Documenting in black and white
Ferndale photographer’s new series captures COVID-19 pandemic in analog photos By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale photographer Michael Connolly loves ...
Fish passage project majorly affects I-5
First job is creating a median bypass, then replacing freeway culvert FERNDALE — Starting this week, travelers on Interstate 5 both north and south should plan for lane closures ...
Memoral Day ceremonies canceled
But Sumas Legion effort at four cemeteries is on as usual By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — After first being on schedule yet Monday morning, the Memorial ...
Equal treatment of churches: An open letter to Governor Jay Inslee
By Jon R. Mutchler Pastor, Ferndale Alliance Church Former mayor, Ferndale As former mayor and executive of our city, and longtime community pastor, I can appreciate the time and work ...
Asian giant hornets — nasty as can be
And they could be in northwest Washington WHATCOM — National attention has come to be focused on Asian giant hornets that were found in Washington State last December, in ...