Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, June 14, 2023

Free jazz series celebrates summer, jazz and libraries WHATCOM — Celebrate summer, jazz and libraries at three free concerts hosted by Friends of South Whatcom, Ferndale and Blaine ...

WALK IN THEIR SHOES: Vista Counselor Bryce Zofkie

FERNDALE — Before classes began at Vista Middle School one April morning, school counselor Bryce Zofkie was already meeting one-on-one with a couple of her students. Zofkie provided ...

Mother, daughters sell sweets at Ferndale Farmers Market

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When most people hear her about Ana Rose Sweets, they assume the business owner must be none other than Ana Rose. But Jennifer Beaty, the ...

Ferndale resident graduates from McNeese State University

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Ferndale resident Hannah Murphy is one of more than 700 students to receive their diplomas from McNeese State University during two ceremonies for the university’s ...

State dollars to Whatcom ag research station

Capital budget also helps Swift Creek, Ejidos Farm, county 23-hour crisis center By Cal Bratt For the Tribune WHATCOM — For those who like to look for needles in haystacks, there ...

Arts commission brings new sculpture to Griffintown Park

FERNDALE — On June 7, the Ferndale Public Works crew installed the newest piece of art in Griffintown Park. Standing 14 feet tall, this piece is designed by local artist and former ...

Ferndale police seek help in rock throwing cases

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying possible subjects in multiple malicious mischief investigations where rocks are being thrown, which ...

LEGALS- June 14, 2023

FERNDALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below ...

Community lunches keep seniors healthy, engaged

By Susan Diemont-Conwell WHATCOM — There aren’t many restaurants where you can drop in for lunch and take in a lesson on astrophysics. But then, that’s the beauty of Whatcom Council ...

Freshmen celebrations recognize Ferndale’s younger students

FERNDALE — At the end of most school days, the Ferndale High School leadership class hosts a frenetic 30-second party for one student. Specifically, one ninth grader. When the ninth ...