By Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Jul. 20--Treatment for tongue and throat cancer left Brad O'Neill a changed man. He can no longer grow a beard and his voice is deeper now, fit for a radio announcer.

By Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Jun. 30--A group of Happy Valley residents came up with an interesting name for their plan to promote trees and natural drainage in their neighborhood.

By Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. May 5--The grown son of a commercial airline pilot yearns to fly, too, but when he decides to try for a private pilot's license, friends wonder if he'll land on the government's "no-fly" list.

By Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Mar. 31--Until a few months ago, Loa Lankhaar had to take her son and daughter to a relative's house or to the Lynden Library whenever they needed a computer for schoolwork. No more.

By Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Mar. 16--People started showing up a few minutes before the 6:30 p.m. starting time. Some people knew each other, saying hi and sharing a long hug.