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Smokey haze becomes ‘unhealthy’

Particulate matter from regional fires settles here By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— The smokey haze hanging over the county for days now from regional wildfires ...

DUI patrol emphasis now through Labor Day

Poly-drug use a new factor in highway deaths   OLYMPIA — Law enforcement agencies across Washington will increase DUI (Driving Under the Influence) patrols from Aug. 17 through ...

Former Ferndale Maggie’s Pub owner joins Muljat Group

  WHATCOM — Maggie Parker, a Whatcom County native and former owner of a Ferndale restaurant, recently joined Muljat Group Realtors as a broker.   Parker, a Ferndale High ...

News briefs — Aug. 15, 2018

State Board of Education to meet Sept. 11-13 at Semiahmoo   OLYMPIA — The next regular meeting of the Washington State Board of Education will be Sept. 11-13 at Semiahmoo Resort ...

Serve on a county advisory group

Vacancies exist   WHATCOM — The County Executive’s office announces these current vacancies for county boards, committees and commissions. Appointments are made by the executive ...

New art piece graces Ferndale City Annex

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Lummi Nation takes part in J50 whale rescue attempt

Orca Tahlequah, J35, drops dead calf after 17 days By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The Lummi Nation has been at the forefront of an effort to aid J50, a three-year-old ...

Democrats see upset of 42nd incumbents

Frazey and Peetoom will vie for County Council spot in November By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The 42nd District could be in for a political shift, based on the ...

Primary election results

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Ferndale man on motorcycle dies in crash on Interstate 5

  WHATCOM ­— A Ferndale motorcyclist died Tuesday, July 31, crashing into an SUV slowing down for traffic on Interstate 5 near Bellingham.   The Washington State Patrol reported ...