FHS Lummi language students lend voices to exhibit

‘People of the Sea and Cedar’ exhibit now open for tours at Whatcom Museum By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — “Xwot’qom” is a Lummi word meaning “noisy ...

Calendar – Week of Dec. 20

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Linda Roorda on Dec. 20 and Doris Mae Bajema ...

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 ...