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Lawmakers still ‘fighting’ for rural wells
Ericksen is hopeful of an agreement in next few weeks WHATCOM — Sen. Doug Ericksen and Rep. Vince Buys told a rural water rights crowd at the Rome Grange Monday evening they will ...
Working to end homelessness on Lummi
Local organizations are building tiny homes for needy By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] LUMMI — Nonprofits Lummi Stepping Stones and Homes-NOW! are working together to end ...
Lummis catch about 28 percent of spilled fish
Six aspects of tribal response are initiated BELLINGHAM — The Lummi Nation reports that its fishing fleet has now removed 43,522 Atlantic salmon from Salish Sea waters in response ...
Mutt Strut set for Sunday, Sept. 24
Event held in memory of Shane Ormiston FERNDALE — Dogs will dominate downtown Ferndale once again this year for the third annual Mutt Strut event, beginning at the United Church of ...
Incognito Night: cultivating conversation, quality time
Ciao Thyme preaches act of convivial, slow eating BELLINGHAM — Some venues offer a place for family to gather, others create them. At Ciao Thyme’s Incognito Night, don’t be surprised ...
21 rabid bats in Washington so far this year
OLYMPIA — Twelve bats found in public parks and private homes across Washington have tested positive for rabies since Aug. 1. While health officials test for and find rabid bats every ...
Ecology responds to Conservation District on Seattle spill
Wastewater mishap probe likely to wrap up this fall By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The Washington Department of Ecology responded in August to a letter sent by ...
Run with Chums kicks off Whatcom Water Week
Other aspects are films, river walks, cleanup and plant tours WHATCOM — The fifth annual Run with the Chums, a free family-friendly Whatcom Water Week kickoff event, is at 10 a.m. ...
Zion Lutheran Church collecting socks for the needy
FERNDALE — Zion Lutheran Church at 7215 Valley View Rd. is collecting new socks for people in need. Help the church reach their goal of 1,000 pairs. Drop off donations from 9 a.m. ...
More fairgrounds demo derby action Sept. 23
LYNDEN — Drivers will be smashing and crashing, and some will be cashing in, on Saturday, Sept. 23, during the Fall Demo Derby at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. “The Fall ...