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Roundabout to be built on Grandview at Kickerville

Expect delays for a month of construction   WHATCOM — A roundabout is being built at the intersection of Grandview and Kickerville roads. Work started Monday, July 16.   Construction ...

Homeowner septic training offered July 19 at Ferndale site

  WHATCOM — Homeowners have an opportunity on Thursday, July 19, to be trained for inspecting their home’s septic system. The two-hour free workshop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Mountain goats may be moved from Olympic to No. Cascades

  EVERETT — The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Olympic and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, as cooperating agencies, have prepared a draft Record of Decision (ROD) for the Mountain ...

Cooling off in the heat of summer

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New radio station gives a voice to everyone

La Voz De Whatcom features Spanish music, a variety of programs By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — For many years, Manuel Reta dreamed of being on the radio. Reta ...

Council gets overcrossing update

Completion expected in January 2023 FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council received an update on the long-awaited Thornton Street overcrossing project, which will provide another route ...

Farmers’ group sees harbor seals as Salish Sea problem

Predation on salmon should be addressed as well as habitat restoration   SEATTLE — More than just habitat improvements are needed to save killer whales and bring Chinook salmon ...

Meridian girl in rodeo nationals in barrel racing

  WHATCOM ­— Elisabeth Deming, who will be a senior at Meridian High School, has qualified to compete in the 70th annual National High School Finals Rodeo July 15-21 in barrel ...

Home prices still up, while fewer units sold

Lynden median sale price topped $400,000 in second quarter   WHATCOM ­— Home prices keep rising in the long-running hot market, although the number of units sold may have peaked ...

$770,000 to Whatcom CC helps programs in aerospace and nursing

College ties in heavily to WWU   WHATCOM — The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has approved grants for healthcare and aerospace training totaling more ...