Everson man arrested as 1989 Stavik murder suspect

Sheriff: DNA match of suspect Timothy Bass is ‘one in 11 quadrillion’ Lynden Tribune staff WHATCOM — In a stunning development in a prominent local cold case, county sheriff’s ...

Ferndale wrestling working towards season goal

Coach: We have high expectations for our kids this year By Kevin Doucette [email protected] EVERETT — After starting the season at 2-0 in dual matches and performing well in ...

Girls basketball keeps up with top-quality teams

Team heads into winter break with a 1-1 conference record By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — After dropping their conference opener 65-47 against the Lynden Christian ...

Restrooms being installed at Star Park

FERNDALE — More than a year since being constructed by local volunteers, the Star Park has a bathroom. The structure arrived on Thursday, Dec. 14, and while there is still some plumbing ...

Shock yourself with a polar dip on Jan. 1, 2018

WHATCOM ­— Keeping up a tradition, the Polar Bear Plunge at Birch Bay happens again on Jan. 1, with costume (or swimsuit) judging at 11:30 a.m. and the big plunge into the bay at ...

Cuban arrested at Blaine border

BLAINE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Peace Arch Port of Entry detained a 47-year-old Cuban citizen Friday afternoon after Canada Border Services Agency escorted her ...

Secure medicine return program approved

It will start in Whatcom in 2018 WHATCOM ­— The County Council, in its role as health board, voted unanimously on Dec. 5 to create and fund a secure medicine-return program for Whatcom ...

Nominate for business awards

BELLINGHAM — Nominations are invited for the 32nd annual Business Person of the Year Awards. Who left an indelible imprint on the business and economic landscape in Whatcom County ...

Windward closing in 2018

All staff will retain employment in Ferndale School District Windward High School will close at the end of the 2017-18 school year, the Ferndale School District announced today. The ...

Noah ends his walk for diabetes

Youngest person to cross U.S. on foot sets world record in Blaine By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — For the last year, Noah Barnes has been walking 4,240 miles across ...