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Ferndale School District runs Operation Yellow Rhino
Emergency event exercise had transportation mishap focus FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District held another of its annual emergency preparedness events on Tuesday. This year, the ...
Ericksen, Buys take trip to Asia
Journey used to build relations, increase trade, legislators say By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Sen. Doug Ericksen and Rep. Vincent Buys are back in the country ...
City council passes overnight housing ordinance
On 5-2 vote, council also declared June 2 Gun Safety Awareness Day By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted to approve a revised ordinance ...
Bond task force kicks off promotional efforts
Measure slated for November 2018 general ballot By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — When the Ferndale Bond Task Force first started meeting, the group asked that ...
Click It or Ticket emphasis runs through holiday
Whatcom County records 89.9 percent of drivers using seatbelts WHATCOM — Ninety-five percent of Washington drivers and passengers use their seat belts, according to a new report ...
Kenner seeking another PUD term
Since 1980 he has served as a commissioner WHATCOM — Paul Kenner, a Public Utility District No. 1 commissioner since 1980, will seek re-election this fall. Kenner, longtime ...
Van Werven files for reelection
She pledges to fight for local interests WHATCOM — Luanne Van Werven filed Monday to run for reelection to her state representative position, saying she wants to continue as ...
Shewmake a challenger to Buys for legislature
Filing for elective office continues this week By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — An associate professor in economics at Western Washington University will ...
Sheriff sees worsening mental health crisis
Deputies were on two situations Friday, Saturday By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — County Sheriff Bill Elfo is calling attention to two responses of his department ...
News briefs — May 16, 2018
Homeless youth gathering place to be created BELLINGHAM — Northwest Youth Services and First Congregational Church announce The Ground Floor project, a safe space for at-risk ...