Possibly a privately owned psychiatric hospital for Whatcom

Need definitely exists, say all speakers at open-comment forum By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — One thing quickly became apparent at a public forum on a contemplated ...

Body recovered on Sandy Point beach

Sheriff’s Office working with other agencies to identify adult male Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Sunday to a report of a body found on a Sandy Point beach. ...

Bears reappear in area

Seen last week at airport, Lummi Island   BELLINGHAM — The bears are back in town. Mammal sighting reports have been made to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife over ...

Constituents seek Ericksen connection

Many citizens remain blocked from online ‘public forum’ Facebook space By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   WHATCOM — Social media has made correspondence with politicians ...

Roundabout to be built on Grandview at Kickerville

Expect delays for a month of construction   WHATCOM — A roundabout is being built at the intersection of Grandview and Kickerville roads. Work started Monday, July 16.   Construction ...

Homeowner septic training offered July 19 at Ferndale site

  WHATCOM — Homeowners have an opportunity on Thursday, July 19, to be trained for inspecting their home’s septic system. The two-hour free workshop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Mountain goats may be moved from Olympic to No. Cascades

  EVERETT — The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Olympic and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, as cooperating agencies, have prepared a draft Record of Decision (ROD) for the Mountain ...

Ferndale’s Van Weerdhuizen ends 20-year Maberry Classic competitor run

Basketball 3-on-3 is this Friday, Saturday By Eric Trent for the Ferndale Record   LYNDEN — The Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3-on-3 basketball tournament has changed a lot over ...

Cooling off in the heat of summer

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New radio station gives a voice to everyone

La Voz De Whatcom features Spanish music, a variety of programs By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — For many years, Manuel Reta dreamed of being on the radio. Reta ...