Annual auction raises funds for Northwest Wildlife Rehab Center

by Stephanie Kosonen
NUGENTS CORNER – The sixth annual Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Auction will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the Northwood Hall in Bellingham.
The wildlife center cares for injured and orphaned wildlife in Whatcom County. “Every patient is treated as if it is the last of its species. [...]

Investigation continues into man’s death

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – An Everson-area man was shot and killed on Monday, Feb. 15 at a residence in the 5900 block of Lawrence Road.
Authorities identified the man as Mark G. McCollum, 48. Police were not called to the home until the next day, approximately 14 hours after the incident took place. Lynda Holman, [...]

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Lions Clubs host local events
EVERSON/KENDALL – The Everson and Mount Baker Lions Club groups are hosting events this month. The Everson Lions Club will hold its Steak Dinner on Saturday, March 6 at the Everson Senior Center from 5 – 7 p.m. The dinner costs $9 per plate and includes a steak dinner with all [...]

Olympics: Local businesses see small boost; residents visit games

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Local businesses have reported a small bump in tourism related to the Olympic Games held in Vancouver, B.C. Feb. 14-28, with most visitors being Canadian residents.
According to Magenta Widner, lead staff at the Glacier Public Service Center, visitation in February was slightly lower compared to 2009. “There have been visitors [...]

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