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Felons Get Back Right to Vote

Felons Get Back Right to Vote

OLYMPIA — Starting this summer, convicted felons will be able to reregister to vote once they’re no longer on parole or probation.
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill Monday that eases the restoration of voting rights for felons who are no longer in Washington state custody but owe court-ordered fines and restitution. It takes effect July [...]

Lynden Man Charged With Rape

Lynden Man Charged With Rape

Early on April 29th, a Lynden man allegedly raped his estranged wife while she was walking home from a friends house.
According to the Bellingham Herald, the woman told police she was walking on the 4300 block of Tull Road at about 2:30 a.m. when Christopher Stephen Lally, 23, hit her in the head, threw her [...]

Delft Square Fire Saga Continues

Delft Square Fire Saga Continues

One of the two teens who played a part in starting the fire at Lynden’s Delft Square last June has pleaded guilty today to vandalizing Lynden Public Works Department vehicles. He was sentenced to 30 days detention, one year on probation and may have to pay restitution. The other teen involved pleaded guilty in February [...]

Robbery at Lynden Rite Aid

Robbery at Lynden Rite Aid

A Canadian man seeking drugs attempted to rob the Lynden Rite Aid on Friday, April 24th.
Lynden cops, with guns drawn, arrested Jared P. McDonald, 26, of Mission, B.C. at the drug store located on the 8000 block of Guide Meridian.
McDonald allegedly went inside Sumas Drug on the 300 block of Cherry Street at about 5 [...]