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PNW Naval Air Museum tour
By Jan Brown Staff Reporter OAK HARBOR — Every so often, four of us friends will get together and go explore something new. Being that it’s November and the weather unpredictable, ...
WCSO makes four arrests tied to drug trafficking
WHATCOM — The Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force has investigated the suspected illegal activities of several individuals tied to drug trafficking in Whatcom County. This investigation, ...
Ferndale Library celebrates 10 years in current building
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, the Friends of the Ferndale Library will host a celebration to mark 10 years of the Ferndale Public ...
Rule, Timmons retain LD42 rep seats
By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — With 345 estimated ballots left to count in the Nov. 5 election, LD42 incumbents Alicia Rule and Joe Timmons have retained their seats as Washington ...
WHATCOM NEWS: Nov. 6, 2024
Whatcom jail to resume in-person visitation WHATCOM — In-person visitation will resume at the Whatcom County Jail beginning Saturday, Dec. 7, the county’s public information department ...
Whatcom man learns discipline, action in military
Harvey Bishop reflects on service during WWII as well as life in Ferndale By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter WHATCOM — When Harvey Bishop was drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1943, ...
Ferndale City Council declares opioid emergency
By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met the evening of Monday, Nov. 4 to discuss a resolution regarding opioids and a funding request from the Small ...
LD42 representatives Rule, Timmons currently ahead of Republican challengers
GENERAL ELECTION 2024 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — For Meridian School District’s $75M bond to pass, a supermajority — 60% — will need to say yes. At first count, which was ...
Whatcom superior court administration, clerk’s office announce temporary service modifications
BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Superior Court administration and clerk’s office are experiencing service interruptions due to unauthorized activity detected on the Washington Courts ...
Cargill to close Ferndale plant in November
Staff Reports FERNDALE — After 88 years of operation in Ferndale, Cargill Animal Nutrition has decided to permanently stop production at its Ferndale site in mid-November. This ...