LYNDEN — As executive director of the Christian Hope Association, Don Kok is mostly responsible for the organization’s governance, policy development, personnel, finances, funds and friend-raising, public relations and facilities.

On Nov. 2, Washington state voters will elect representatives to local governments and make decisions about local ballot issues. Three advisory ballots will also appear on voters’ 2021 general election ballot.

Washington Winegrowers to host WineVit 2022

We at the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers are making plans for our annual Veterans Day special section. 

Jack-o’lantern season can be easy to navigate – and it’s also fun

Next year’s plants look good, but 2021 led to some crop loss

82-year-old teacher has no plans to slow down

LYNDEN — Losing a loved one can be emotionally crippling.

WHATCOM — For Phillip and Elisa George of Safe Harbor Legal Solutions, the purpose is in the name.

About 11 years ago I was assisting my mother at home.  Unlike expectant parents who often purchase “What to Expect When You Are Expecting” to prepare for the birth of their first child, as an adult child of an aging family member, I just didn’t really know what to do. 

Great for the out-of-shape hiker

LYNDEN — Lynden has new park land on its hands, and locals have diverse opinions regarding what to do with it.

LYNDEN — On Nov. 26, Troy Luginbill will celebrate his 50th birthday.

County health department cleared kids with negative tests to return to in-person learning Thursday

ACADEMICS

WHATCOM — It’s Jed Holmes’ job to bridge his employer with the people it serves.

WSDA offers grants for food assistance organizations

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack applauded research and protection efforts underway at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever virus, which has been ca…

Three others receive letter of commendation

Diane Feree shows work in Whatcom Artists Studio Tour 

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs.

LUMMI — Lummi Nation School students have space on their minds.

New listings of homes for sale are being gobbled up in Whatcom County like snow melt before a nor’easter, according to a local real estate report.

Fire District 1 in Everson recently gave a tour of what is in and on their fire trucks. Volunteer Josiah Dickinson and District 1 Captain Greg Macy opened the doors.

LYNDEN — It’s been 27 years since Troy Luginbill began his career with the Lynden Pioneer Museum.

‘It’s such a fun lineup,’ harpist Joubert says

LYNDEN — Folks across the state, the country, the world are still trying to reconnect with all they knew before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat no longer closing Main Street; interactive Mystery in the Park taking place in Pioneer Park after downtown event

During the 2020 legislative session, the Washington Legislature passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in an effort to reduce plastic pollution, litter and waste.

LYNDEN — Since 2011, Steve Banham has worked with the City of Lynden. Banham, the city’s public works director, is also a Washington registered professional engineer.

LWVWA releases redistricting maps

Schools return to remote learning; health department believes recent LC COVID cases constitute outbreak

LYNDEN — Why not Lynden?

The League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA) has released example legislative and congressional redistricting maps that put communities of interest first.

Washington gas prices have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g on Monday, Sept. 27, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County, a non-partisan political organization, provides candidate forums as part of its core mission to encourage informed and active participation in government.

LYNDEN — Not all of Dan Sanford’s paintings are of the water. But many of them are.

Lynden School Board understands district’s obligation to follow mask mandate

LYNDEN — The City of Lynden is looking for the community to collectively say how it wants Dickinson Park to be used.

Phillips 66 grant makes center possible

The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning continuing through Wednesday, possibly into Thursday morning. 

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County, a non-partisan political organization, provides candidate forums as part of its core mission to encourage informed and active participation in government.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Jansen Art Center mainstay Liz Cunningham crafts bead jewelry 

Several months into a new program to help residents experience the great outdoors, Christian Health Care Center is experiencing resounding success.

Japanese ceramics, phosphorous paint classes featured

As part of National Voter Registration Day, Whatcom County Library System is partnering with the League of Women Voters to host voter registration events from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Deming, Everson, North Fork (Kendall) and South Whatcom (Sudden Valley) libraries. Volunteers with …

LYNDEN — It’s been nearly 18 years since Len Corneto donated plasma for the first time.

Gas prices fall 2.6 cents per gallon

GM Don Eucker wants to spend more time with family 

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County, a non-partisan political organization, provides candidate forums as part of our core mission to encourage informed and active participation in government.

(This story is also available in Spanish at our website under El Periodico)The Washington State Department of Ecology proposes to revise and reissue the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit.The current permit was issued in January 2017 and will expire on March 2, 2022. We held…

Voters who live within the boundaries of the proposed Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will vote Nov. 2 to determine if they will fund construction of the proposed 7,600-square-foot Birch Bay Vogt Community Library through property taxes.