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Congressman Larsen meets with Unity Care NW on funding predicament
New Ferndale health center project remains at standstill By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Rep. Rick Larsen met with Unity Care NW executives last week to discuss ...
Open house is on waterfront park and road layout changes
BELLINGHAM — The Port of Bellingham invites the public to a Jan. 17 open house to learn more about proposed changes to the Waterfront District Master Plan. This will be from 3 to ...
Home prices highest ever in Whatcom County in 2017
Lynden median hit $350,000, Ferndale’s at $340,950 WHATCOM — The median price of homes sold set a new high in the county in 2017, although the number of homes sold declined slightly. ...
4H Reports – Jan. 10, 2017
BARN BUDDIES Tabitha Revak, reporter On Dec. 27 Barn Buddies members, leaders and guests met outdoors in 30-degree weather and snow for a tour at a member’s Christmas tree farm. It ...
In bloom: Tips to repair tree storm damage
By David Vos Days of sub-freezing temperatures, a dusting of snow, stiff winds and a north-county ice storm for the record books. Suffice it to say, winter has been in full swing in ...
Sen. Doug Ericksen to remain in legislature
Contrary to reports, congressman says he will not leave Senate for EPA position By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] OLYMPIA — Sen. Doug Ericksen, a Ferndale Republican, announced ...
Hempler Foods recalls pepperoni sticks
Metal fragments were reported in meat products WHATCOM — Ferndale’s Hempler Foods Group LLC is recalling about 4,068 pounds of pepperoni sticks that may be contaminated with metal ...
Ice storm slams north county
Many out of power for two to four days; PSE loses 40 transmission poles By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — An ice storm hit north Whatcom County late last week, ...
FHS senior wins VFW Democracy essay contest
David Lange won at district level; essay will now be judged statewide By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — David Lange, a senior at Ferndale High School, recently ...
High tides expected on coast
Rain Thursday could cause lowland flooding By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Higher than normal tides are happening on the West Coast from Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, ...