Lynden man found guilty of manslaughter in 2013 death
BELLINGHAM — Nicholas Zylstra, of Lynden, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter by a jury on Monday after being charged for reckless actions that took place in Ferndale three ...
WCC courses aid in personal and career refocusing
BELLINGHAM — Registration is now open for free career and life success courses offered by the Whatcom Community College Turning Point program. Graduates have found careers that deliver ...
$517,519 to tribe to restore South Fork fish habitat
OLYMPIA — The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board will award $14.6 million in grants for 77 projects to restore salmon habitat in the state. The grants will be used to remove ...
Candidate enters for a Bellingham spot of county’s five new districts
BELLINGHAM — A candidate is in the running for one of the five new Whatcom County districts. Amy Glasser had a kickoff event Dec. 13 and has created the website www.amyglasser.com. ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 21, 2016
On Public Disclosure Commission findings As founder of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition, I’d like to educate Ms. Dow (Dec. 14 letter) and others regarding the Public Disclosure ...
Ericksen files bill adding penalties for ‘economic disruption’ acts
He cites two rail line blockages, but gets pushback on his idea OLYMPIA — Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, has introduced his Preventing Economic Disruption Act (PEDA) for consideration ...
Library Storytime, arts and crafts: aiming for literacy
By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The library was one of few places that remained open and available for parents to take their children when bad weather hit the ...
Ferndale wrestling wins Graham Morin invite
Eleven Golden Eagles finish third or better as the Golden Eagles dominate By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — After the Golden Eagles went a combined 42-13 with ...
Huge first half lifts Ferndale over Snohomish
Golden Eagles shoot 86 percent in first half, drop 45 points en route to 69-58 victory By Kevin Doucette [email protected] SNOHOMISH — On paper this year’s Ferndale boys basketball ...
U.S. Forest Service wants trail advisors
PORTLAND — The Forest Service is seeking volunteers to serve two-year terms on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. Established under the National Trails ...