Learning morals from our youngest teachers

County chapter seeks parent volunteers to teach students through their child By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The years 1996 and 2005 marked two global historic occasions. ...

Machado, Bode face off in November election

County Executive Sidhu faces challenge from Dan Purdy; primary election results to be official Aug. 15 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — With Melinda Cool not running for reelection, ...

Fire District 4 voters approve levy support

Increasing levy lid lift 36-cents per $1,000 is needed to continue around-the-clock services, Fire Chief Jason Vander Veen says By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — On Aug. 1, Whatcom County ...

Elections division needs help writing statements on ballot measures

By Whatcom County Auditor’s Office Election Division BELLINGHAM —  Whatcom County Auditor’s Office’s election division is looking for volunteers to write a statement to appear ...

Levee reconstruction project, Aug. 7-12 in Ferndale

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale announced Thursday a road closure to facilitate its levee reconstruction project. Ferndale Road will be closed from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday Aug. ...

Unofficial 2023 primary election results

The following are the unofficial results of this year’s primary election in Whatcom County. With nearly 160,000 registered voters in Whatcom County, 56,451 votes have been counted ...

Gallery: Ferndale football field progressing to completion

Images of the Ferndale field before and after workers laid the artificial turf. Ferndale’s new field should be finished during the 2023-24 school year but there is not a firm completion ...

Gallery: Ferndale, LC compete in 7-on-7 scrimmage

Ferndale and LC joined four other  teams to compete in 7-on-7 scrimmages on Wednesday, July 19 in Blaine. Local high school teams are preparing for the 2023 season by getting some ...

Ferndale hosts U13, U14 Babe Ruth regionals

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor FERNDALE — The 13U and 14U Babe Ruth Regional Tournaments are being held at Lummi Nation Playfields in Ferndale from Sunday, July 16 – 22.  There ...

Gallery: Whatcom County honors 127 years of Old Settlers

July 28-29 marked more than 100 years of the annual celebration of Pioneer Days. Folks received a treat of the annual Grand and Jr. Parade through downtown Ferndale while also enjoying ...