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WWU, WECU establish new scholarship
School, credit union also partnering to create WECU Court at Carver Gymnasium BELLINGHAM — Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU) and Western Washington University Viking Athletics ...
College honors
EASTERN WASHINGTON CHENEY — Local students are listed on the dean’s list for the spring 2017 quarter that ended June 16 at Eastern Washington University. Deming — Cory Bergh, ...
County Council needs pro and con writers on jail proposal
WHATCOM — On July 11 the County Council adopted an ordinance submitting to voters a ballot proposition to raise funding for a new county jail. This measure would authorize a sales ...
Crash claimed missing man on Twin Lakes Rd.
WHATCOM — A little after midnight on Thursday, July 13, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding an overdue hiker in the Mt. Baker area. A woman reported that her husband ...
Bear sightings reported around Whatcom
WHATCOM — Black bear sightings have been reported all over Whatcom County lately, and Ferndale is no exception. On July 10, the city of Ferndale posted a notice stating that a bear ...
Darigold CEO tells Congress to keep trade, NAFTA strong
Exported dairy products include Lynden milk powder SEATTLE — On behalf of the U.S. dairy industry, Darigold President and CEO Stan Ryan testified Tuesday, July 18, before a Congressional ...
Phillips 66 donates boat to Ferndale Fire District 17
Boston Whaler craft will be outfitted to tackle calls on the water By Brent Lindquist [email protected] SANDY POINT — Last summer, Whatcom County Fire District 17 firefighters ...
Examining the local impacts of education reform
Property tax rates will rise in 2018 before declining By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — As the information pertaining to Washington’s attempt to fully fund education ...
State enacts, funds paid family- leave program
It takes effect in 2019 for places of 50-plus workers OLYMPIA — The Legislature has approved a statewide paid family-leave program set to take effect in 2019. The bill also received ...
Ericksen blasts governor vetoes
Legislature may override, local senator says OLYMPIA — By vetoing tax incentives approved by the Legislature after extensive negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, Gov. Jay ...