Hard work pays off as Ferndale wrestler Malia Welch pays close attention to fitness, recovery to stay in competitive shape
By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Malia Welch is not near the top of the girls wrestling state ranks by mistake. Welch, a junior, currently ...
Buildable Lands Study will look at what’s actually happening
By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The county and its cities are going through a state-required “buildable lands analysis” to see how well their growth planning lines up with ...
Recovery assistance dates extended
By Elisa Claassen For the Record NORTH WHATCOM – Two flood recovery meetings were presented over the weekend to North Whatcom County residents: Friday, Jan. 28 at Nooksack Valley ...
Ferndale homicide suspect arrested in Arizona
FERNDALE — Miguel-Angel Miranda was arrested on Friday, Jan. 28 in Phoenix, Arizona in connection with the recent Ferndale shooting and homicide on Jan. 23. Shortly after midnight ...
Gov. Inslee signs bill to delay long-term care implementation
By Juan Morfin Washington State Journal Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws ...
Talking toward flood prevention action
At Jan. 17 roundtable discussion, small-town mayors start getting specific By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The effort to prevent future Nooksack River flooding must be multi-pronged ...
Community Calendar for Jan. 26, 2022
My Circus Valentine returns to Bellingham Circus Guild stage Feb. 11-14 and 18-20, Bellingham Circus Guild presents 12 showings (+live streams) of its beloved annual Valentine show. ...
Future fund would help close income gap, supporters say
Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Young adults will be able to access a fund years from now to give them a boost if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at narrowing the gap between ...
Salmon habitat rules would restrict agricultural uses
Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover. But opponents worry farmers will pay a price. ...
CLASS NOTES: Making a difference in young people’s lives
North Whatcom County schools embrace Be the One program By Leora Watson [email protected] FERNDALE — Ezra Moore first became a mentor through the Be the One program after ...