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WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: July 17, 2024

Fish passage modifications on SR 546 near Northwood Road in Lynden begin July 15 LYNDEN — Travelers should expect to see construction activities on State Route 546, near Northwood ...

Ferndale home sales down slightly in 2Q 2024

WHATCOM — The number of Bellingham homes sold in the second quarter ending June 30 soared 18.1 higher compared to a year ago, but activity wasn’t so vibrant elsewhere in Whatcom ...

Whatcom celebrates its pioneers, 128 years of history

Parade, car show, vendors, live music highlight annual picnic July 26-27; retired WCFD No. 7 Fire Chief Larry Hoffman named parade grand marshal By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — For ...

PIONEERING FAMILIES: Aamot family reflects on ties with Behme family

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — In J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy novel, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” there is a poem written by one of the characters that contains ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Keep the beauty going in the garden

IN BLOOM By David Vos This week’s forecast: nothing but sunshine. While the webbed-feet crowd can bemoan that spring’s rain has transitioned solidly to dry summer weather, we can ...

Custer’s Ellary Boyd graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Ellary Maeve Boyd of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree ...

Fire District No. 7 searches for new fire chief

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is looking for a new fire chief. On June 28, Larry Hoffman retired after seven years as chief and 38 years ...

Prioritizing funds: Ferndale City Council continues discussion on ARPA money

Also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy, Ferndale Food Bank By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — On July 1, Ferndale City Council continued discussions on where to ...

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: July 10, 2024

Lynden Municipal Court reports LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held June 12, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Ardis Lee Adams, 52, ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: July 3, 2024

Berry Best Photo Contest LYNDEN — Once again, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and the Lynden Tribune have partnered in the annual Berry Best Photo Contest, a component of the annual ...