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UPDATE: Missing vulnerable adult has been found
WHATCOM — Just after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 28, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office asked the public’s assistance in finding 35-year-old Daniel Dahlquist, a missing vulnerable ...

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS: Aug. 28, 2024
Suspect charged with attempted murder, two other counts BELLINGHAM — A Blaine man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following an assault on a victim that caused ...

Everson man falls overboard commercial boat, dies
By Bill Helm Editor EVERSON — In the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 24, Cheyenne Hoy gave birth to her baby girl, Fiona Rose. Tragically, her husband Clayton was not able to be with ...

Join the fun at Ferndale’s Chalk Art Festival
By Merrick Parnell For the Record FERNDALE — Ferndale will burst with bright and vibrant colors the first weekend in September. On Saturday, Sept. 7, art lovers and creators from ...

Signature events are a success in Ferndale
Mayor Hansen says when communities gather together for events they thrive, strengthen connections with neighbors and friends, and build strong communities By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter ...

Whatcom Land Trust celebrates 40 years of conservation
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter WHATCOM — This year, Whatcom Land Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary as it preserves and protects the county’s wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural ...

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 ...