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Whatcom County News: Aug. 21, 2024

Human trafficking victims rescued BELLINGHAM — On Aug. 13, Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force (WGDTF) along with the Bellingham Police Department, with the assistance of Homeland Security ...

I-5 Custer rest areas closed Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21-22, for septic maintenance

FERNDALE – The Custer safety rest areas along northbound and southbound Interstate 5 will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, until 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, for routine ...

Ferndale Music Mystery continues to grow

Jon Mutchler looks to learn more about two 1909 musical pieces, as well as their author By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — There is a home-grown music mystery brewing in Ferndale ...

Bicyclist hit by train, dies

Staff Reports FERNDALE — At approximately 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, a bicyclist traveling south on Hovander Road collided with a railroad crossing bar. According to an Aug. 17 press ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark down 8 cents from June 2024

MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke The farm benchmark milk price took a temporary step backwards in July on a slightly lower cheese price. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal ...

Five people arrested, 70 pounds of drugs seized

Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force investigates drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — This year, the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force (WGDTF) has investigated a drug ...

COUNTRY LIFE: For the well-being of garden and soul

IN BLOOM By David Vos With the screams of kids enjoying carnival rides and the wafting smells of fried foods, the telltale signs of the Northwest Washington Fair can mean only one thing: ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Aug. 14, 2024

WCSO arrests Blaine man after 7-hour standoff WHATCOM — On Aug. 2, Whatcom County Sherriff’s deputies received a report regarding an alleged assault involving Tristen Alexander, ...

Owen’s Day in the Dirt celebrates life of Ferndale boy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 18, Hannegan Speedway will hold Owen’s Day in the Dirt. The memorial event will be held in honor of the life and memory of Owen ...

Ferndale City Council talks youth sports, building amendments

Ferndale focuses on community By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council heard a presentation during the Aug. 5 meeting regarding Ferndale Youth Sports, ...