Calendar – Week of July 26

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment each Wednesday in the Piano Lounge. Jacqui Martin plays July 26 and Sylvia Bos Aug. ...

Auditor seeks ‘con’ statement on Columbia Valley parks measure

WHATCOM — The county Auditor’s Office seeks individuals to serve on a committee to write a statement against a proposed levy measure that will be on the Nov. 7 general election ...

Glacier Creek, Canyon Creek and Wells Creek slated for repairs in 2018

EVERETT — Heavy rains during the 2015 and 2016 winters damaged numerous roads and trails across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, including some within the Mt. Baker Ranger ...

Ferndale 12U team begins fundraising for travel

‘We are lucky to live in a town where we have so much support’ By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale 12U baseball team made town history by becoming ...

All WTA bus riding is free during fair week

WHATCOM — Riding on all Whatcom Transportation buses (except Route 80X to Mount Vernon) will be free during Northwest Washington Fair week Aug. 13-19. For riders headed to the Lynden ...

Free concert Aug. 12 at Pioneer Park

FERNDALE — Kuinka will be performing at Pioneer Park in mid-August during Music in the Park, one of the events making up the city of Ferndale’s “Summer of Fun” activities. The ...

Senior center gets a little help from Ferndale fire district

Fire crew from Fire District 7 station 41 helped to bake desserts last Thursday at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center. A baked goods sale will be on Saturday, July 29, from 11 a.m. ...

Thirty-six teams to play in annual Pioneer Days men’s softball tournament

500 softball players anticipated By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — The annual Old Settlers Picnic, one of the most popular events in Ferndale, is set for this weekend ...

Old Settlers Picnic coming this weekend

Parades, entertainment, play corral coming to Pioneer Park FERNDALE — It’s time again for the Old Settlers Picnic, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 28-30, at Pioneer Park. ...

Public hearing Tuesday on pipeline companies’ use of eminent domain

The County Council will be holding a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to place an advisory ballot before the voters of Whatcom County on the use of eminent domain by pipeline companies. ...