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COUNTRY LIFE: Keep the beauty going in the garden
IN BLOOM By David Vos This week’s forecast: nothing but sunshine. While the webbed-feet crowd can bemoan that spring’s rain has transitioned solidly to dry summer weather, we can ...
Custer’s Ellary Boyd graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Ellary Maeve Boyd of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree ...
Fire District No. 7 searches for new fire chief
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is looking for a new fire chief. On June 28, Larry Hoffman retired after seven years as chief and 38 years ...
Prioritizing funds: Ferndale City Council continues discussion on ARPA money
Also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy, Ferndale Food Bank By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — On July 1, Ferndale City Council continued discussions on where to ...
WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: July 10, 2024
Lynden Municipal Court reports LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held June 12, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Ardis Lee Adams, 52, ...
Whatcom County News Briefs: July 3, 2024
Berry Best Photo Contest LYNDEN — Once again, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and the Lynden Tribune have partnered in the annual Berry Best Photo Contest, a component of the annual ...
SAR has land, but still no building, deadline to move is end of 2024
By Elisa Claassen For the Record EVERSON — Time is running down and Whatcom County Search and Rescue (WCSAR) members are no closer to having their new building in Everson. WCSAR found ...
Lummi Nation celebrates new health center
BELLINGHAM — On June 28, elders, leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Lummi Nation Health Center, which will allow the Tribal Nation to serve more ...
Whatcom Fire Chief Larry Hoffman retires
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When Larry Hoffman first began his career as a firefighter, Ferndale was a very different place. “When I first started out, Ferndale ...
Ferndale School Board passes 2024-25 budget
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On June 26, the Ferndale School Board adopted the district’s 2024-25 budget. With three members present at this special meeting, the board ...