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Posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2009 2:35AM

Smith, Stockburger Lead In School Board Races



BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Several seats on Whatcom County’s School Boards were contested in this election.

In the Bellingham School District, Steven Smith has a 52 to 48 percent lead over Rogan Jones, and Scott Stockburger leads Michael Jay 61 to 39 percent.

In the Ferndale School District, it’s Lee Anne Riddle with 54 percent over Larry Hoffman with 46 percent.

Troy Clark has 59 percent to Andrew McLaurin’s 41 percent.

Mike Havemen leads Rollo Van Slyke for a Lynden School Board spot – Haveman has over 72 percent of the vote.

Labor Day Weekend Traffic & Traps


The Canadian border is expected to be busy over the holiday weekend

Ceremony Marks Completion of Safe Pathway to Local School


The recently-completed project is along Fraser Street

Gregoire Move to Cut Welfare Angers Recipients


Governor Gregoire announced she's cutting about $50-million from WorkFirst

Son of Boxing Promoter Arum Missing in Cascades


Park rangers in the Cascade Mountains are searching for the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum, who went missing while on a camping trip over the weekend

Possible Merger for PeaceHealth, North Cascade Cardiology


The two sides are currently in talks

Senator Murray Tours Alcoa Aluminum Smelter


Murray spoke with employees at the Ferndale facility Tuesday

Whatcom County Public Schools Not Making the Grade


No county school districts are meeting the standard for overall improvement

Downtown Bar Closed Over Noise Level


Plan B Saloon has spent $10,000 on soundproofing

Man Sets Out on Cancer Walk Today in Bellingham


Matt Gregory is raising donations for cancer research as he walks to Los Angeles

Joe Bates Celebration of Life Planned


A memorial service for Whatcom County spokesperson Joe Bates is planned for Thursday, Sept. 9th

Federal Judge Denies Appeal for Death Row Inmate


Cal Coburn Brown is scheduled to be executed on September 10th

Whatcom County Mourns Loss of Joe Bates


Bates was a longtime radio and television broadcaster

Bellingham International Runway Closing Down Tuesday


The runway and main taxiway are being repaired and repaved

Congressman Larsen Distrurbed by Meeting with Karazi


Representative Rick Larsen met with the Afghan President last week in Kabul

B.C. Sikh Temple Shooting May Have Local Ties


The shooting could be related to broadcasts from a Whatcom County radio station
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