Lynden News

The City Council approved the utility and set the rate by a 5-2 vote on Monday, Feb. 10, with City Councilmen Nick Laninga and Tobey Gelder voting no.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

By Eric Mathison Signaling a fresh start for Burien government, the City Council on Monday, March 10 unanimously chose Kamuron D. Gurol, assistant city manager and community development manager for the city of Sammamish, as Burien's new city manager.

Country singer Gary Allan and '80s rock band Huey Lewis & the News will be performing at the Northwest Washington Fair this summer.

According to a report Friday evening, March 7, from King 5, Angel now says she will support some form of HB 2368, which either eliminates the sunset clause , which she killed in her committee almost two weeks ago.

In this Sept. 1, 2010 file photo, parents walk their kids to the first day of school at Fisher Elementary in Lynden.

With its pioneer residents, its deep roots in the community, and its veterans from the Civil War to contemporary battles, there's no question that Lynden Cemetery is historic.

An impressive cheer routine from Lynden Cheer during the 2014 Hardwood Classic on Friday, March 7, at the Yakima SunDome.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

Veterans wanting help with learning about benefits they are eligible for, signing up for Veterans Administration health care or getting copies of their military discharge papers can attend a free event Saturday, March 8. The Whatcom County Veteran Navigator Program will help veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ferndale ... (more)

Veterans wanting help with learning about benefits they are eligible for, signing up for Veterans Administration health care or getting copies of their military discharge papers can attend a free event Saturday, March 8. The Whatcom County Veteran Navigator Program will help veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ferndale ... (more)

People hear conflicting information about the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal.

Slick driving conditions could stick around through Sunday night, March 2 in western Whatcom County as freezing rain continues to fall before turning to heavy rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service.  The NWS issued a winter weather advisory for the western parts of the county, calling for continued freezing rain and sleet ... (more)

A separate and distinct authority outside the City of Ferndale to administer, operate and maintain the parks system I believe is clearly the only choice.

Juan Videa pushes rocks into a pond at the A-1 Landscape Design display at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds & Event Center in Lynden, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in preparation for the 35th annual Building Industry Association of Whatcom County Home and Garden Show running Friday thru Sunday.

Chehala Andriananjason called me a few weeks ago about a project she's coordinating.

Just when you thought Bellingham should be due for a break from snow, it looks like we could get another dusting this weekend.

Join Bellingham's Dance Collective for an evening of dance -- delightful, thought-provoking, and beautiful at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, Bellingham, 1314 Harris Ave. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and March 8, 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, March 9. Highlighted this year is a piece nationally recognized choreographer Tom Evert, ... (more)

Vote counts were finalized Tuesday, Feb. 25, for school bonds in Lynden and Ferndale that were defeated in a special election earlier this month.

Get ready to laugh at the zippy musical "Bingo: The Winning Musical," presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild, onstage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27-28, March 1, continuing March 7, 8, 14 and 15; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, and March 8, 15 and 16, 2014 at Claire vg Thomas Theatre, Dutch Village Mall, 655 Front St., in Lynden.