WHATCOM — Due to avalanche risk, the Mt. Baker Highway will be closed early Thursday, Jan. 23, at milepost 37 about three miles east of Glacier, the Washington State Department of Transportation has announced.
She reports at start of session
Tops is aiding access to rural child care
Study measure reintroduced
Derek Vinkes graduated from NVHS in 2002
Nooksack Valley Disposal gives 2019 statistics
Nooksack Valley Disposal gives 2019 statistics
Dispatches from the 2020 Legislative Session, Jan. 13 — March 12
SEATTLE — In winter and especially in adverse weather, Bloodworks Northwest struggles to keep its blood inventory at sufficient levels to serve medical facilities.
Shelter Hotline number for all of Whatcom is 360-788-7983
Also, Fisher Elementary experienced pipe rupture, water damage
Expenses are rising while Medicaid reimbursement is slow to adjust
Corey Jamison, of CA company here, is putting his touch on Lynden promo
WHATCOM — The January freeze continued into a fifth day and schools were cancelled again on Friday, although the driving northeast wind had stopped.
WHATCOM — School was canceled or two hours late throughout the county Monday and Tuesday, as everyone battled the cold weather that rolled in Sunday night.
ATLANTA — Point 27, a global nonprofit, has sent gifts of Thin Blue Line scripture-inscribed dog tags called Shields of Strength to the Lynden Police Department to honor fallen Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp, who died Nov. 6, 2019, after being hit by a vehicle.
Ferndale-area woman with business degree has been active with youth
WHATCOM — Free conflict resolution training is available to homeowner and community associations through the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center.
Hundreds come to Meridian High swearing-in Saturday
Musical will go public about same time as director’s baby
Residents in Homestead start to take next steps
Shelter Hotline number for all of Whatcom is 360-788-7983
WHATCOM — Hold your ground against high winds. Then get the parka ready.
State Legislature also begins Monday
Groundwork has been laid in Washington for this method to replace gas tax — gradually
Local systems: Goal is to allow full access
WHATCOM — The Project Neighborly grant round of the Whatcom Community Foundation is now open, and applications will be taken to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.
Median price in Whatcom County is right at $400,000
Next Chuckanut funding round deadline April 1
In special election, Lynden and Meridian also seek extra dollars for technology and facilities
It’s good for mountain bike practice, or just plain kids’ fun
More than 300 attend meeting with managers; a second time is set for next Monday
That leaves a vacancy to fill for Whatcom Superior Court
LYNDEN — Find out about the Nooksack River Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) process at a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the BP Place building (use Gate 2) on the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.
Growth drives schools; many county officials retire; Ecology takes over water planning; city buys Glenning site; two die trying to save dogs; Sen. Ericksen adds a Cambodia job; Bass convicted of Stavik death; P.O. mural causes furor; Farm Pavilion built; Sumas gets $2 million for projects
WHATCOM — Boy Scouts will be doing their yearly used Christmas tree pickup this Saturday, Jan. 4, starting at 9 a.m. Please have your tree out at curbside early and Scouts will pick it up.
LYNDEN — The 2020 January Series of lectures and concerts from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, livestreamed to Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St., starts Jan. 8, 2020.
Art to be in Lynden Library and in printed form in January
100 years ago
Lynden Municipal Court was held Dec. 18, 2019, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge, and the following were found guilty:
BELLINGHAM — In response to the closure of skilled-nursing and assisted-living facilities across Washington state, Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, will host a Whatcom County roundtable on the issue.
EVERSON — The community is invited to a closing “completion of ministry” service for Everson Presbyterian Fellowship, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, in the church building at 204 N. Washington St.
Procedure has just been FDA-approved; few places do it
Brendan Brokes has been with agency 18 years
Bellingham superintendent expresses ‘profound loss’
Management gives notice to hundreds around golf course; meeting set for Monday, Dec. 30
Food bank is a recipient of 2019 Tribune Readers Care Fund
OSPI also saw a violation, and the mother is pursuing a lawsuit as well
This work is critical to waterfront industries, says the port
WHATCOM — Barron Heating & Air Conditioning recently created two $5,000 scholarships that can help people obtain family-wage jobs in the building trades without incurring significant education debt.
LYNDEN — Both the new Farm Pavilion and its anticipated Farming for Life Experience exhibit can still use year-end financial support to close the gap on goals, a letter from the Northwest Washington Fair Foundation states.
LAUREL — Whatcom County Executive-elect Satpal Sidhu invites all to a community celebration of his election at a Jan. 11 swearing-in ceremony to be conducted by County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at Meridian High School.
Two grants are in 20th year of Salmon Recovery Board
LYNDEN — The Jennifer Scott Trio is the next music performance in the Concert Series of the Jansen Art Center at 321 Front St. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, open to all ages. Tickets are $25 each.
OLYMPIA — There is still time for youths to apply to serve in the Washington State House Page Program in the upcoming 2020 legislation session.
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