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Legion national commander visits Whatcom

In visit to Post 7, commander discussed veteran self-identification, healthcare By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Dale Barnett, national commander of the American ...

Going in-depth with the 2016 Ferndale city budget

People, businesses rapidly moving to Ferndale, bolstering budget By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — People and businesses are moving to Ferndale, and that is ...

FHS closes due to Wednesday bomb threat

Police say threat came via SnapChat to FHS student FERNDALE — Ferndale High School was evacuated last Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat, and law enforcement was still sweeping ...

Yondersea comes to Ferndale

New barbershop open in former Gent’s Club space By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — When Kevin Bell lost his job and his livelihood, he learned a very big life ...

Locker Room, Excel joining forces

Businesses teaming up to offer ‘athletic policy’ for young athletes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Locker Room Fitness is teaming up with Bellingham’s ...

Northwest Soccer Park to get $2.7 million upgrade

Phillips 66 adds $700,000 to state budget amount; completion seen by April 2016   WHATCOM — Northwest Soccer Park, one of the county’s most active athletic facilities for nearly ...

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 ...