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FHS project open house

FERNDALE — Ferndale School District invites the community to celebrate the rebuild completion of Ferndale High School with a ribbon cutting and open house at 5:30 p.m. May 30. The ...

Ferndale residents speak up at school board meeting

Katie Dorr: students ‘should have a curriculum and material that reflects diverse perspectives’ By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — It was a full house at the Mountain ...

Ferndale announces April 10 skatepark groundbreaking

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale invites the public to a groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 to help kick off construction of Metalworks Skatepark, a highly anticipated project ...

Ski to Sea Race registration already sold out

Contingency plans in case of not enough snow at Mount Baker WHATCOM — For the first time since 2011, registration for the seven-leg Ski to Sea Race has been sold out at the maximum ...

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: March 27, 2024

Lynden PRCA Rodeo returns to NWW Fair LYNDEN — The Northwest Washington Fair will again feature the Lynden PRCA Rodeo in 2024, promising an unforgettable experience for rodeo enthusiasts. ...

Ferndale announces Metalworks Skatepark groundbreaking

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale invites the public to a groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 to help kick off construction of Metalworks Skatepark, a highly anticipated project ...

Investigators seize fentanyl, firearm

Five people arrested in connection to suspected large drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — Following a focused investigation, on Wednesday, March 20, members from ...

Ferndale Public Schools Foundation starting off year strong

Ferndale School District FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Foundation is only a few months into its existence, but the team has already found many avenues to bridge the gaps ...

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: MARCH 20, 2024

Inmate charged with controlled substance homicide Staff Reports WHATCOM — A 38-year-old inmate has been charged with controlled substance homicide in the March 13 death and overdose ...

EP&O Levy helps Ferndale employ 100-plus educators

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Feb. 13, Ferndale School District’s voters passed a $64 million levy that promises to fund dozens of programs, activities and resources ...