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 [...]

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, [...]

News Briefs

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 [...]

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