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Whatcom County Council changes, approves growth plan
A controversial update of growth areas countywide that pitted the Whatcom County Council against the county's executive was approved shortly before midnight Tuesday, Nov.
Things to keep in mind if traveling to Canada for holiday
SWEETGRASS - U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers of the rules to re-enter the United States from Canada.
Agricultural Land Commission asked to reconsider gravel extraction plan
The Agricultural Land Commission is being asked to reconsider its support for a gravel extraction project in south Abbotsford amid fears it threatens water quality, prime farmland and the endangered Townsend's mole.
Mother Nature to do some damage in Abbotsford on Tuesday. After the area was hit by 20 power outages on Monday, high overnight winds caused another 19 Tuesday.
Kremen threatens to veto Whatcom County growth plan
County Executive Pete Kremen says he is likely to veto a County Council plan for updating urban growth areas countywide, unless the council abandons a position that is "quite extreme and seems almost punitive toward the cities." Vetoing the proposal, which the County Council is scheduled to approve Nov.
Bellingham man conquers Sumas burger challenge
For Bellingham resident Forrest Doan, glory was in his gut Saturday, Nov. 7. Doan, 35, and Maple Falls resident Rick Banel, 52, took the Burger Challenge at the new Anker Diner in Sumas Saturday afternoon.
New Sumas diner to tempt customers with one humongous meal
Food contests at restaurants seem to be more popular these days, but the latest one by a new Sumas diner is not for the faint of heart.
Small-town mayors back conservative County Council candidates, hope to send message
Whatcom County's six small-city mayors have banded together to endorse four conservative County Council candidates in hopes of sending a message to their opponents, some of the mayors said.
New program brings hundreds of elementary students to Western for a day
More than 800 Whatcom and Skagit county fifth-graders became Western Washington University students for the day Tuesday, Oct.
Whatcom County Jail report for Oct. 20
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.
Military funeral for St. John 1 hour ago
Residents are advised there will be a military funeral held in Chilliwack next week as former CFB Chilliwack base commander Colonel Roger St.
Several people injured at party near Everson
Several people were injured and taken to St. Joseph Hospital after a stolen car struck them at a party near Everson early Saturday morning, Sept.
Man injured in crash near Sumas
A Maple Falls man was in critical condition at St. Joseph Hospital after he crashed his pickup truck on Reese Hill Road near Bishop Road Thursday afternoon, Sept.
Crews to grind centerline rumble strips on three highways in Whatcom County
Crews will grind centerline rumble strips on three Whatcom County roads next week, improving safety by alerting drivers when they're crossing into the oncoming lane.
Asbestos closes Whatcom Co. B&B
A Whatcom County family is about to lose everything because of an invisible danger.
Western names spring-quarter honor roll
Western Washington University announced its spring-quarter honor roll: Acme: Sierra Brisky.
County corrects data: Urban growth update means increase of 10 acres of ag zoning
Whatcom County planners have discovered that County Executive Pete Kremen's proposal for urban growth area updates would actually mean a net increase of 10 acres of agricultural land countywide.
Farmland at heart of dispute over Kremen's growth recommendations
County Executive Pete Kremen's proposal for changes to urban growth areas would mean losing a net of 28 acres of farmland, a point that's already drawing criticism.
Baby on mom's lap killed in Lynden collision, driver sought
A baby being held in his mother's lap was killed when the SUV they were riding in collided head-on with a semi truck on Badger Road just before 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.
Everson bicyclist recovering after colliding with police car
Resident Jean Kleinhesselink says she never had a chance to prevent an accident that almost claimed the calf muscle in her left leg July 17.