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, [...]

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North Fork Brewery awarded
DEMING – Sustainable Connections awarded five Whatcom County businesses as sustainability champions at the organization’s annual All Members Meeting & Potluck on January 12. The North Fork Brewery was awarded as a Leader in promoting Healthy Environment. “The North Fork has been a leader in choosing local first, buying green power and [...]

Nooksack Valley, Mount Baker school levies put to voters

Measures on Feb. 14 ballot
by Marnie Jones
COUNTY – Voters in the Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker School Districts are being asked to approve levy measures on the Feb. 14 ballot.
Nooksack Valley
Voters in the Nooksack Valley School District will decide on the district’s request for a general fund levy for educational maintenance and operations as well [...]

Public meeting to take residents’ suggestions for resource center

COLUMBIA VALLEY – Local residents are invited to attend a community meeting at the new East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC) on Thursday, Feb 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss ideas and suggestions for how the new facility can be used to meet local needs.
The facility, constructed and owned by Whatcom County, is [...]

Man, 20, dead after gang confrontation

PARADISE LAKES – A 20-year old man was killed late Saturday night, Jan. 14, following an altercation in Paradise Lakes.
According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a stabbing in the 8400 block of Cimarron Way in Paradise Lakes at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. “An adult male [...]

Superintendent position: School board sets community input meetings

DEMING – The Mt. Baker School District Board of Directors has begun the search process to select a successor to Interim Superintendent Karst Brandsma.  The Board has engaged consultants Dr. Michael Boring and Dr. Al Cohen to assist with the process and the first step will be to gather input from a variety of stakeholders.
Two [...]

Kendall Elementary breaks ground on new school garden

Common Threads non-profit will provide support; spring plans in the works
by Marnie Jones
KENDALL – Kendall Elementary students, teachers and families broke ground on a new garden on Saturday, Dec. 3. The garden, which is being constructed under the guidance of the Common Threads School Garden Collective, will allow students to learn about food, farming, horticulture, [...]

Mt. Baker Ski Area’s new Raven Hut Lodge to open soon

by Marnie Jones

MT. BAKER – A new mid-mountain lodge, expected to open later this week, will offer food, warmth, and comfort to Mount Baker Ski Area visitors.
Accessible only by ski and snowboard, the new Raven Hut stands at the site of the former Raven Hot Cafe. Full dining service, a rock fireplace, and classic [...]

Mt. Baker Ski Area opens for season

MT. BAKER – The Mt. Baker Ski Area officially opens for the season Friday morning, Nov. 18. Continual snowfall this week allowed for the opening, creating a base of over 40 inches at Heather Meadows, all before the Thanksgiving holiday, a popular time at the ski area. All lifts will be operating.
The weekend forecast calls [...]

Donation effort under way for Foothills Gazette Community Fund

Proceeds to benefit local food banks
COUNTY – Through an agreement with the Whatcom Community Foundation (WCF), the 4th annual Foothill Gazette Community Fund is now accepting donations.
The annual fundraiser benefits the Foothills Food Bank and Everson-Nooksack Food Bank, which also serves the Sumas Food Bank.
Through Dec. 31, the Foothills Gazette will collect monetary donations, placing [...]

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