Time to reconsider COVID-19 vaccine mandates?

Have you ever bought something online that you had to later return because it wasn’t the right size or the color was different from what you had expected? Every time I buy something ...

Ferndale schedules summer of fun

By Leora Watson  [email protected]  FERNDALE — Summer and fun go hand in hand. If you are looking to have fun this summer, Ferndale is the place to be. With an impressive ...

Ferndale resident charged with arson

By Bill Helm [email protected]  FERNDALE — A Ferndale resident has been charged with arson after Whatcom County Fire District 7 responded to a suspicious fire at her parents’ ...

Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, May 25, 2022

Ferndale plans citywide community meeting Get the inside scoop on what is happening in Ferndale directly from Mayor Greg Hansen, council members, city staff and community leaders at ...

Keep an eye out for these local athletes at state meets

Area schools qualify nearly 70 athletes   By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected]  WHATCOM – State track and field meets are rapidly approaching. Local teams are sending ...

Nine locals earn all-league selections

By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected]  WHATCOM – The baseball season is over for Whatcom County and Northwest Conference teams at large. As a result, All-NWC selections ...

Average gas price up 17¢ in past week

Record-breaking gas prices won’t stop people from hitting the road this summer  Average gasoline prices in Washington have increased 17.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging ...

Solar panels, little libraries, free pantries

Ferndale Food Bank welcomes new leadership, other changes By Leora Watson  [email protected]   FERNDALE — Solar panels, little libraries, free pantries – even new program ...

Ferndale to observe Juneteenth holiday

Bellingham, Nooksack also on board with new federal holiday By Cal Bratt For the Tribune WHATCOM — The new federal Juneteenth holiday will be observed by some, but not all, local ...

Candidate field set for Aug. 2 primary

In just the county’s 42nd Legislative District, 10 are running By Cal Bratt For the Tribune  WHATCOM — Voters will have choices to make already in the Aug. 2 primary election for ...