News Briefs

New Mount Baker superintendent expected to be named April 1
DEMING – The Mount Baker School Board is meeting Tuesday, March 13 to review applicants for the position of superintendent. Finalists will be announced March 15, and will visit the district March 19-20. The Board expects to conduct interviews between March 19-23 and announce the new [...]

Everson Farm Equipment under new ownership

by Marnie Jones
EVERSON—Nine-year-old Marques Brown is hard at work polishing a row of orange Husqvarna lawn tractors. His father, Steve Brown, has owned Everson Farm Equipment since the first of the year, and it’s clearly a family affair. Nearby, mom Karen Brown balances the books while their daughter, 12-year-old Joelle, dusts and organizes merchandise in [...]

South Fork Park planning session set

Public comment taken regarding recommended concept plan
BELLINGHAM – The public is invited to a listening session with the County Executive and Parks & Recreation Department staff scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Whatcom County Council Chambers.
The purpose of this meeting is to hear public comment and suggestions regarding the recommended [...]

Massive snowfall, downed trees close 542

Nearly 100 inches recorded last several days
by the Foothills Gazette
MOUNT BAKER HIGHWAY – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed the Mount Baker Highway Wednesday morning due to massive snowfall causing downed trees and debris along the road.
“We closed Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier this morning because trees are toppling from the weight [...]

Snowshoe Fest postponed due to weather

The Snowshoe Fest that had been planned for Saturday, March 17 at Silver Fir Campground has been postponed due to weather conditions. More snow is predicted later this week. The parking area at Salmon Ridge SnowPark may be filled with snow and therefore parking would be a problem as well, organizer Mel Monkelis said. Tentative [...]

Good to Go Meat Pies opens

by Cameron Deuel
EVERSON – Holly Bumford, the owner of Good to Go Meat Pies, is excited about her new business. “I just wanted to do something different,” Bumford said. “I have two grown-up kids and I thought it was time to try something new.”
Bumford, a house cleaner for the past 20 years, said she noticed [...]

Note to readers

Dear readers, After publishing the Foothills Gazette for 6 1/2 years, we have made the difficult decision that it is time for us to move on. Our family is putting out one last issue of the Foothills Gazette on Monday the 12th. After this, the Foothills Gazette will be under the ownership  of the Lynden [...]

Top eagle watching spots in Whatcom & Skagit

Our beautiful, local rivers – the Nooksack and the Skagit – attract hundreds of eagles each winter as they feast on salmon in the clear, cold waters. This region is nationally known to have the highest eagle population in the lower 48 states.
There are several sites in eastern Whatcom and Skagit counties that provide visitors [...]

Wintry mix covers county; rain next

Avalanche, flood watches issued; storm dumps 57 inches at Mt. Baker Ski Area

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Areas of eastern Whatcom County received up to 18 inches of snowfall during this week’s storm, with temperatures below freezing and making for icy road conditions and closures. According to the National Weather Service, [...]

Radio Roundup: KAVZ hosts meeting for volunteers

by CAMERON DEUEL
VAN ZANDT – The South Fork Valley Community Association is holding a Radio Roundup at the Van Zandt Community Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. for anyone who may be interested in volunteering for KAVZ 102.5 FM.
The station is in need of a variety of positions, including web managers, programmers, and [...]

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