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Ferndale City Council declares opioid emergency

By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met the evening of Monday, Nov. 4 to discuss a resolution regarding opioids and a funding request from the Small ...

LD42 representatives Rule, Timmons currently ahead of Republican challengers

GENERAL ELECTION 2024 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — For Meridian School District’s $75M bond to pass, a supermajority — 60% — will need to say yes. At first count, which was ...

Whatcom superior court administration, clerk’s office announce temporary service modifications

BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Superior Court administration and clerk’s office are experiencing service interruptions due to unauthorized activity detected on the Washington Courts ...

Cargill to close Ferndale plant in November

Staff Reports FERNDALE — After 88 years of operation in Ferndale, Cargill Animal Nutrition has decided to permanently stop production at its Ferndale site in mid-November.  This ...

Ferndale City Council looks at capital projects, 2025 budget

By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met on Monday, Oct. 21 to hear a variety of presentations and continue its budget conversations for 2025.  Council ...

Heather Sherrill leaves Ferndale Chamber

Board president also steps down, replaced by Alyssa Pitcher on interim basis By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce is again looking for a new executive director. ...

Habitat for Humanity steps up home repair program

By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune WHATCOM — Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County seeks to not only get the community into affordable homes but also to keep people in their homes ...

WHATCOM NEWS: Oct. 30, 2024

Cargill to close Ferndale plant in November FERNDALE — After 88 years of operation in Ferndale, Cargill Animal Nutrition has decided to permanently stop production at its Ferndale ...

Suspect arrested from FHS bomb threat

Staff Reports FERNDALE — On Monday, Oct. 28, a 14-year-old from Canada was arrested in connection to threats made across the country, which included a threat made to Ferndale High ...

Ferndale, Bellingham home sales lead Whatcom County in 3Q

By Dave Brumbaugh For the Tribune WHATCOM — Significantly more home sales in the third quarter and another double-digit increase in the median home sales price highlighted the difference ...