Ericksen decries two hidden taxes
Targets are recording fees for legal papers, and cell phones OLYMPIA — Proposals for big new taxes are getting plenty of attention at the statehouse this year, but watch out ...
Tribe applauds not selling archives facility in Seattle
DEMING — Due to pressure exerted by western Washington tribes, including the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the federal government will withdraw the proposed sale of the Sand Point ...
DNR sets burn restrictions
In dryness now, wildfires have already flared OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is implementing temporary burn restrictions on DNR-protected lands ...
Vaccine eligibility now includes everyone 16 and older
County health department recognizes volunteer efforts since last year WHATCOM — Starting April 15, everyone age 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington can receive ...
Old Settlers Picnic is a go in 2021
COVID regulations, lack of volunteers limiting this year’s event By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Whatcom Old Settlers Association is moving forward with ...
Ferndale City Council approves term-limit code change
Board, commission chairs now limited to two consecutive terms as chair By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met for a very short session ...
Bishop enters council reelection bid
She was first elected to council four years ago FERNDALE — After four years on the Ferndale City Council, Kate Bishop has announced her campaign for reelection. “It is an incredible ...
Mutchler announces city council run
He previously served as mayor, council member FERNDALE — Former mayor and Ferndale City Council member Jon Mutchler has declared his candidacy to run for Ferndale City Council this ...
Community college campus earns Voter Friendly status
BELLINGHAM —Whatcom Community College has been designated a Voter Friendly Campus by national, nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA ...
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pill blamed in death
WHATCOM — On Tuesday evening, April 6, at around 9 p.m., medic units and county Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 100 block of Kelly Road on a report of a possible ...