‘Girls in Engineering, Math and Science’ at WWU May 30

BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University invites families to join in on a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities at the inaugural Girls in Engineering, ...

Fair food brings a little taste of summer

  The Northwest Washington Fair is gearing up! Each day I see advertisements for ticket blitzes, musical acts and rodeo plans. The anticipation is starting to build, and many of ...

Michael Cox is library system’s deputy director

WHATCOM — The Whatcom County Library System welcomes Michael Cox, relocating from Pueblo, Colorado, as new deputy director. As former director of public services for the Pueblo City-County ...

Country singer Terri Clark to fair

Canadian performer will hit the stage Friday, Aug. 21 LYNDEN — Canadian country singer Terri Clark will take the stage during the Northwest Washington Fair on Friday, Aug. 21. The ...

Gravy Days: All that matters in life, really

  Getting older brings to mind questions like “What’s really important?” and “What do I want to accomplish before I die?” and “Why is hair growing there?” Those of ...

Organization finds draft EIS deficient for county’s Comprehensive Plan

County is in process of broad planning update by mid-2016 WHATCOM — The draft Environmental Impact Statement for Whatcom County’s Comprehensive Plan update and Urban Growth Areas ...

Willnauer notes Assessor’s upgrades

WHATCOM — Keith Willnauer, county assessor since 1989, will be seeking reelection to the position. He had served 10 years in the Assessor’s Office, including five as an accredited ...

Calendar for May 27

WEDNESDAY Cancer walk The Bellingham Brain Cancer Walk: Hannah’s Walk for a Cure will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Civic Field. Expect a live band, speakers ...

Homecoming for new Grocery Outlet owners

Couple plans July 25 Grocery Outlet grand opening FERNDALE — Grocery Outlet is right on schedule. According to owner Larry Brown, the new store, located in spot formerly occupied ...

Family remembrance

The Moreau family spent the morning of Memorial Day at Enterprise Cemetery on Vista Drive placing flowers and other decorations on the graves of family members, including grandparents ...