Good morning, Bellingham.

In August, 26 Barnyard Kids 4-H Club members showed dairy cattle, flowers, vegetables, baked goods, and photography at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden while also naming new club officers.

Canadians and Americans will gather at the Peace Arch in Blaine tomorrow at 11 a.m. to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 with memorial observances, a Homeland Security helicopter flyover (and vehicle and motorcycle processions) preceding a community barbecue at Peach Arch Provincial Park.

Bellingham Flower Farm in Everson held Dahlia Fest on Sunday, Aug.

30, drawing about 1,400 visitors despite limited parking; owner Amber Morrison plans a larger two-day festival next year with shuttle service from Mount Baker High School to ease the parking crunch.

The Meridian School District hosted its first back-to-school resource fair organized by the Family Support Center to help Trojan families & students get ready for the new school year in Laurel.

The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that 16 people fell ill after eating recalled broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, with expiration dates from 9/7 to 9/16.

Consumers should avoid these sprouts (and clean utensils and surfaces thoroughly) and seek medical care if severe symptoms develop.