Washington is not one of four pilot states, but it is planning
Most are in early October, all via Zoom originally but replayable
Downtown Lynden has been enhanced with new metal signage celebrating the start of the town’s commercial center way back in 1874. Corey Jamison had a hand in formating the look of the logo, Doug Honcoop did the metal fabrication, and Aaron Blankers provided the eco-block, the Downtown Busines…
Swim club in short-term lease; aerobics classes will be first, lap swim could follow
Construction of a medical facility there could start next spring
SKAGIT — The Northwest Clean Air Agency on Saturday ended a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties because air quality had improved as winds swept out wildfire smoke.
SKAGIT — The Northwest Clean Air Agency on Saturday ended a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties because air quality had improved as winds swept out wildfire smoke.
Mixed Density Residential is sought on 21.8 acres — with potentially 134 dwelling units
269 receive up to $15,000 to survive COVID
WHATCOM — Peoples Bank has given a $10,000 grant to the Opportunity Council, which helps individuals and families of low income or experiencing homelessness.
BELLINGHAM — To encourage healthy activity even while being socially distant, Peoples Bank is inviting the community to participate in a “Pay-it-Forward” Virtual 5K/10K.
Wording ready, but councilors decide not to act — sensing ‘people upset either way’
Pace has picked up since Sept. 8
Employer-hosted work opportunities sought
SEATTLE — The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund and The Spokesman-Review of Spokane announce that voters across Washington State will be able to view important statewide forums in the next few weeks:
OLYMPIA — Four wastewater treatment plants in Whatcom County are among the 125 in the state winning the Outstanding Performance Award for another year.
WHATCOM — Brad Barron, representing the fourth generation of family leadership at Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing, has been appointed chief operating officer of the Ferndale-based company.
LYNDEN — Thomas and Ken Alsum, owners of Alsum Trading Company, announce that they have purchased 400 Front St. in downtown Lynden to be the new home of ATC.
It has been in drafting and review process for about two months
This is on top of any burn ban for fire danger
Smokey haze was predicted to gradually ease
Local, state offices were not told in advance of this postcard
Bria Block deals with CRPS, but a treatment option for her has arisen
Lynn Giuliani inspires group at Jansen Art Center to lend their creativity
If not OK with remote learning, parents get creative — and here’s what some are doing
LYNDEN — An online virtual silent auction called “Fight Against Sex Trafficking” runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Engedi Refuge of Lynden is the host.
Smokey haze is predicted to gradually ease starting overnight
This is on top of any burn ban for fire danger
In all, 26 local providers will get $670,316
A wrong-way accident on Portal Way Sunday
It’s Sept. 17, or do something live, distanced, on Sept. 16
Locals gathered in front of the Fairway Center and Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 5, to show support for the Lynden Police Department. (Hailey Palmer/Lynden Tribune)
It can be more inclusive and will help New Way Ministries
Some residents wish for more attempt to talk out differences with managers
She replaces 10-year manager LeCocq
A big issue in school reopening — insurance — is handled by the Y
WHATCOM — Mobile COVID-19 testing continues at several consistent times and locations each week in the county:
LYNDEN — Thomas and Ken Alsum, owners of Alsum Trading Company, announce that they have purchased 400 Front St. in downtown Lynden to be the new home of ATC.
Public schools now follow, but all in remote mode
It’s under strict guidelines in the covered front entry area
They claim maintenance fees have been misused and want to form a homeowners’ association
LYNDEN — Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 receives applications for Scout of the Year.
COVID safety measures being followed for public visiting
Lynden Heritage Foundation is one recipient
Wyman notes more than 20 years of success
WHATCOM — Beginning Sept. 20, Whatcom Transportation Authority will reintroduce some of its fixed-route bus service.
Lynden police were on scene within three minutes
Just-retired manager Cathi LeCocq was back at the Lynden Community Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, this time as a volunteer helping with the Picnic with a Purpose special event in the parking lot. The opportunity to hand people a lunch and goodies pack in their cars also raised about $1,000 for …
Randy Reimer gets his little tractor to do a wheelie while competing in the lawnmower division of action at Berthusen Park on Saturday, Aug. 21. The Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Association sponsored a tractor and truck pulling event after so much of normal summer activities hav…
LYNDEN — The Northwest Washington Fair’s BP Place building is the site of a pop-up blood drive on four dates. But reservations must be made in advance with Bloodworks Northwest and donors must wear a mask.
WHATCOM — The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has released a new interactive crime-data dashboard allowing members of the public to view current and historical information about criminal activity in unincorporated Whatcom County.
Several sites are early each week; Lynden’s are Friday at Bender Fields, Sikh Temple
Jake’s, recently featured by a supplier, tells how it is coping
LYNDEN — Stacey Martin is announced as the coordinator of the Be The One student mentoring program that starts up at Lynden Christian High School this fall.
Poly-substance crashes have been on the rise
Prosecutor, judge, others acknowledge a man’s life turned around
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