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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, ...

Kennerley named Ferndale School District’s new resource officer
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council announced on July 15 that the position of district resource officer will return to the Ferndale School District ...

Whatcom County News briefs: Aug. 7, 2024
Whatcom Transportation Authority announces Free Fare Days from Aug. 8-17 WHATCOM — Whatcom Transportation Authority will provide free rides on all bus trips within Whatcom County ...

Whatcom County News Briefs for July 31, 2024
Judge Freeman assigned to water adjudication WHATCOM — Whatcom County Superior Court judges have unanimously selected Judge David E. Freeman to permanently oversee the general water ...

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office encourages voters to return their filled-out ballots
WHATCOM — With the election just seven days away, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office encourages voters to return their ballot for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. As of Monday, ...