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Criminal justice costs fuel county executive race

Louws defends new jail effort, Gilfilen stands firmly opposed By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   BELLINGHAM — The high cost of the criminal justice system is an urgent ...

Ferndale gears up for Halloween

Downtown Trick or Treat, Haunt the Park, Pumpkin People all planned FERNDALE — As Halloween draws closer, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce is offering two family-friendly events to ...

Ballots sent out; if you are missed, call county office

Six new ballot drop boxes added   WHATOM — Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election were mailed out by the County Auditor’s Office on Oct. 14.   Voters can also expect to ...

Four hopefuls eye two city council seats

Keith Olson, Glenn Stewart up for Position 3; Paul Ingram, Teresa Taylor for Position 4 By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Four Ferndale City Council seats are up ...

Weimer honored at White House for pipeline safety

WHATCOM ­— Carl Weimer, 10-year County Council member and executive director of the national Pipeline Safety Trust, was to be honored at the White House on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as one ...

Gym Star opens new dance studio

FERNDALE — Gym Star Sports Center owner Carolyn Saletto has always loved dance, so adding a dance studio to her business was a no-brainer. “I wanted to be able to go right upstairs ...

Japanese cherry tree planted to nurture sister city relationship

FERNDALE — The Golden Shovel Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Ceremony was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, on Hanadori Trail. The trail runs behind the Phillips 66 Sports Complex, and the ...

Local session in Ferndale helps veterans access benefits

WHATCOM — Veterans benefits will be presented for free by the Veteran Navigator Program at two locations in the next three weeks. If you served in the U.S. military and would like ...

Free Washington Parks days in 2016 announced

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces Friday, Jan. 1, as the first of 12 “free days” in 2016 when visitors are not required to display the Discover ...

New event Nov. 6 benefits Cascade Connections

BELLINGHAM ­— Cascade Connections (formerly Cascade Christian Services) holds its first Hamster’s Ball, a fundraising evening, on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. ...