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Man puts teen in freezer over gun theft dispute

Larry G. Whitman, 54, and a juvenile were arrested for kidnapping, robbery, assault FERNDALE — A Ferndale man was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 13, after he lured a 17-year-old boy to ...

Whatcom gets $3.3 million for salmon recovery

Tribes win five of six state habitat grants   OLYMPIA — Whatcom County will receive six grants totalling $3,332,534 for projects to restore salmon habitat and conserve pristine ...

State will buy easements on forest habitat for species at risk

Applications due to DNR March 21   OLYMPIA — Do you own forested property that includes habitat for a threatened or endangered species protected under state forest practices rules? ...

State Health: It’s time to get your flu vaccine

Peak of exposure is still ahead   OLYMPIA — The holidays bring us together to share memories and good times with friends and family. Make sure, though, that you’re not also ...

Record seeking Tom George Award nominees

  FERNDALE ­— The Ferndale Record is looking to the community for nominations for the 2015 Tom George Man and Woman of the Year Award.   Recipients of this community honor ...

50 tour Cherry Point, urge action to spur exports

Investment in rail is focus of a state legislative caucus By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   BLAINE — If Whatcom County does not take advantage of its export opportunities, ...

Ferndale High School evacuated due to bomb threat

Ferndale High School was evacuated this morning due to a bomb threat, and law enforcement were still sweeping the building as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to the school district’s ...

State grants fund Ferndale road projects

Washington Street, Portal Way to benefit from state grants FERNDALE — The state of Washington has awarded the city of Ferndale more than $1.4 million in state grants to allow the ...

Ferndale PD investigating Thursday bank robbery

Details on investigation still scarce By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office were called to the ...

In the Christmas spirit

Kids had the opportunity to chat with Santa at the Ferndale Heritage Society’s Olde Fashioned Christmas event this weekend. (Kevin Doucette/Ferndale Record)… This content ...