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Ferndale again celebrating Japan connection

Third Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates city’s relationship with Minamiboso, Japan   FERNDALE — The third Ferndale Cherry Blossom Festival is planned for Saturday, April ...

10 legislators assail bill for creating birth ‘market mentality’

House women say bill allows ‘commercial surrogacy’ By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   OLYMPIA — Last week, the Washington State House of Representatives approved legislation ...

Appointment of Personius made permanent

  WHATCOM — County Executive Jack Louws has made permanent appointment of Mark Personius to the position of Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director.   This ...

Cystic fibrosis event this weekend

It’s now two days, including a Nashville duo dinner auction on Saturday   LYNDEN — The Melanie Ann Plagerman CF Benefit gets a new twist this year, happening this weekend, March ...

PSE highlights bill-pay help

Other efforts are through Salvation Army, weatherization   BELLEVUE — As cold temperatures continue even into March, Puget Sound Energy announces that millions of dollars in bill-payment ...

Farm Bureau offers $2,000 in scholarships

  LYNDEN — The Whatcom County Farm Bureau is offering $2,000 in scholarships to qualified local students this year. At least $750 will be awarded to each winner.   Applicants ...

Free adult ELL class starting in Ferndale School District

Class runs March through May; free childcare provided, no advance registration required FERNDALE — Starting this month, the Ferndale School District will be welcoming families for ...

City seeks input on skate park project

Proposed park would be installed across from American Legion building near Pioneer Park By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale could have more ...

Trefoils and Tagalongs

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Cherry Point moratorium remains

Legal study offers County Council ideas on a more permanent oil-transport impact solution By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Council, ...