Guest Opinion: Demolishing Northwest Annex would be a tragic loss
I am a professional historian who has studied the former Whatcom County Poor Farm extensively. The Farm’s main building, now Northwest Annex, is a deeply significant historic resource ...
Guest Opinion: Healing homelessness in Whatcom County
A year and a half ago my best friend from high school overdosed a couple blocks from my office in downtown Bellingham. A year ago, my little sister took her own life, leaving a 1- and ...
Guest Opinion: Veterans in rural areas need improved access to care
It is estimated that approximately 25% of U.S. military veterans live in rural areas. They often face numerous challenges, which include limited local resources for support. Rural communities ...
Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, June 7, 2023
5 Ferndale students named to Gonzaga President’s List, Dean’s List SPOKANE — Four Ferndale residents have earned a spot on Gonzaga University’s President’s List for the spring ...
Community Calendar for June 7, 2023
June 7 and June 21 Painting with Anne Anne Levinson assists students to create an Acrylic Paints painting at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Project completion ...
Husky Stadium to host state football championships
WIAA, UW agree to one-year trial at Husky Stadium Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WASHINGTON — The WIAA came to an agreement on Sunday, June 4 with the University of Washington to host ...
50th annual Hub DeJong/Jerry Smoot baseball tournament
The 50th annual Hub DeJong/Jerry Smoot baseball tournament hosted 102 games over two days on June 3-4 at Bender Fields in Lynden. The weekend tournament hosted 52 teams and honored ...
Blaine leads NWC-team with four selections
Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WHATCOM COUNTY — The 2023 Northwest All-Conference softball teams have been voted on by the coaches and released. Take a look below for a full list including ...
Smiley claims defensive MVP on All-NWC team
1A NWC Offensive MVP: Roberto Guzman – Meridian – Sr. 1A NWC Defensive MVP: Robert Matt Prado – Blaine – Sr. 1A Coach of the Year: Gia Quesada – ...
Moving forward on Whatcom County jail replacement idea
First is a broad Implementation Plan, then Council could authorize ballot measure By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — County administration has released a draft Justice Project ...