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Ferndale School Bond 2018: Oversight Committee works to improve trust
Members of volunteer group chosen Monday This is the second piece in a multi-part series examining the Ferndale Schools’ $112 million bond up for vote Nov. 6. By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] ...
Incarceration issues to fore in prosecutor race
Both Erb and Richey promise county criminal justice reform By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — On Wednesday, Sept. 19, James Erb and Eric Richey — both Democratic ...
Ericksen hosts his own talking sessions
It is a campaign event, he says, helping him hear out voters By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN — If Democrats strengthen their control of the state Legislature, ...
State’s boiler inspectors come to Berthusen for live training
14 inspectors were able to try their hand driving a steam engine By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN — The state people who test and inspect boilers for a living ...
Demo Derby reprises Saturday
Kids 10 and under get into this event free LYNDEN — Coming off a series of “smash hits” recorded at a sold-out performance during fair week, local drivers return for an ...
Small cities embrace home monitoring programs
Overcrowded jail stress, incarceration viewpoints have led to more jail alternative use By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Over the summer the city councils of Sumas, ...
College Honors
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE — Two students of hometown Ferndale were named to the Dean’s List (at least 3.5 GPA) at the University of Washington for spring quarter ...
Burn ban lifted
WHATCOM — Due to recent rain, the general ban on outdoor burning in the county has been lifted. The Fire Marshal’s Office announced the action effective Friday, Sept. ...
Council passes property tax exemption
Ordinance temporarily exempts new multi-family development from property taxes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Multi-family housing development is now a bit ...
Highland dance classes now at Pioneer Meadows
Teacher Heather Richendrfer brought Highland Gathering back to Ferndale in June By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Heather Richendrfer brought the Highland Gathering ...