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Voters’ guides out, ballots to be in mail this week
OLYMPIA — Voters’ Pamphlets, 33 zoned editions of them, were mailed out to 3.3 million Washington households from the Secretary of State’s office last week. Now actual ballots ...
Supreme Court rules against rural water wells
By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — The state Supreme Court on Thursday issued a 6-3 ruling that could undo the county’s exemption of private wells, even though ...
Future land use of Cherry Point is Thursday topic
WHATCOM — Future land use of Cherry Point will be the topic of a combined town hall meeting/SEPA public hearing before the Whatcom County Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, ...
Public Meetings — Oct. 12, 2016
Wednesday, Oct. 12 • Whatcom County Agricultural Advisory Committee, Northwest Annex conference room, Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Dr., Bellingham, 3:30 p.m. ...
Kiwanis club’s drive for baby products Oct. 22
LYNDEN — For Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22 the Lynden Noon Kiwanis Club is having a one-day Baby Products Drive for items to be distributed through New Way Ministries and the ...
Northwood Market to host open house
LYNDEN — The Northwood Market at the corner of Northwood and East Badger roads will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct. 15. The grand opening celebration will be from 1 to ...
Another big win for the Golden Eagles
By Kevin Doucette [email protected] STANWOOD — For the third straight week the Golden Eagles football team beat its conference opponent by more than 40 points to remain ...
Bridging the gap between cultures
By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — Relationships are important to maintain, especially those that help to foster cultural awareness. “When you only know a caricature ...
Groups sue over housing squeeze
By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Several groups together are appealing the county’s Comprehensive Plan passed in August, saying it contributes to a squeeze on ...
STAR Park wins award, receives $20,000 donation
FERNDALE — The STAR Park is drawing attention from more than just residents. The City of Ferndale recently received the 2016 Peace Builders Collaboration Award for its construction ...