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Former Ferndale public defender arrested
Fifteen year city lawyer accused of harassment, death threats By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Daniel Thomas Parsons, former City of Ferndale public defender, ...
Sort through flu symptoms before heading to hospital ER
Four flu deaths in county, 86 across Washington state WHATCOM — Local health care facilities, including PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, are experiencing ...
Class-action lawsuit filed against Sarbanand Farms
Workers allege anti-trafficking law violations By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] SEATTLE — An employment-law class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court on Thursday, ...
Local Scottish festival planned for June 2
New heritage event will be at Hovander FERNDALE — Bellingham native Heather Richendrfer is leading organizers of a revamped festival celebrating Scotland’s heritage. The Bellingham ...
For Whatcom, wells allowed to 3,000 gallons, with $500 fee
But within a year, watershed plan is needed WHATCOM — County Executive Jack Louws, with staff, got busy Friday determining the impacts of the new “Hirst fix” law on Whatcom ...
Girls basketball nearing top of NWC standings
Monday’s win over Nooksack Valley improves Golden Eagles to 7-2 in league play By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — After a sluggish first half Monday night ...
Thursday meeting covers Windward High School transition
FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District will be holding a gathering on Thursday, Jan. 25, exploring the choices for current Windward High School students as they decide on other ...
Rud Browne named County Council chair
BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Council member Rud Browne was selected as council chair during reorganization on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Browne takes over the job previously held by Barry ...
Annual Swan Watch approaching
FERNDALE — The Friends of Tennant Lake and Hovander Park invite citizens to Tennant Lake west of Ferndale on Feb. 10 at dawn to view as many as 300 trumpeter and tundra swans ...
State legislature passes Hirst ‘fix’
Rural citizens again able to use wells for homebuilding, with new limits and conditions By Calvin Bratt [email protected] OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers approved a deal ...