Milestone year for Banked Slalom

Published Jan. 29, 2010
by Anne Baker
MT. BAKER – The Mt. Baker Ski Area’s Legendary Banked Slalom will celebrate its 25th anniversary Feb. 5-7. Hailed as the longest running snowboard competition in the world, the event attracts hundreds of competitors, including children, amateurs, and the sport’s top professionals,
According to Mt. Baker’s Marketing Director Amy Trowbridge, the [...]

Work sessions focus on rural zoning issues

Published Jan. 29, 2010
by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – During the Jan. 26 meeting of the Whatcom County Council, council members discussed the process by which they will begin working on proposed rezones in rural areas.  The proposed rezones, recommended as possible changes by the Whatcom County Planning Commission, take place in rural areas that [...]

Get your snowshoes on

Lots of spots for day adventures in the east county
by Christina Claassen
Despite the hit-or-miss snow this season, there is plenty of time and opportunity to get out and play. One easily accessible winter sport, for young and old, is snowshoeing, and Whatcom County has dozens of trails and areas that are perfect for walking [...]

Group aims to save skate park

New land owner was unaware of homegrown park; County issues notice of code violation
GLACIER – Tucked away in the woods of Glacier is a skate park created by local residents over the last four years, unbeknownst to Whatcom County and the current landowner. The homegrown park has become a haven for local skaters and supporters [...]

Ringing in the New Year

VAN ZANDT – The South Fork Valley rock ‘n’ roll group bandZandt helped ring in the new year at the Van Zandt Community Hall on New Year’s Eve. Residents danced and ate the night away, with some of the admission proceeds benefiting the Hall. Band members are Kent Rogers, Robin Wallbridge, Gregg McClaran, Chuck Loos, [...]