Sheriff’s office cracking down on boaters who are impaired

WHATCOM — The county Sheriff’s Office will be conducting heightened awareness and enforcement of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. ...

Register now for primary election Aug. 1

WHATCOM — Whatcom County residents have until July 3 to register to vote or change their address in order to vote in the Aug. 1 primary election. The easiest way is online at www.myvote.wa.gov, ...

Gary Russell reflects on 44 years as a firefighter

By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District Seven is a teaching department, and fire chief Gary Russell is proud to have seen it grow into one. ...

City council to reassess sewer rate increases in 2018

Increases of three, 25-percent still planned By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The word “obnoxious” was used a couple of times by citizens speaking on the ...

‘Positive Messages for Our Community’ campaign, spreading words of encouragement

By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — If you drive east down Thornton Road near Horizon Middle School, you may notice something new hanging from the telephone poles. ...

Small cities move forward with new county jail plan

Bellingham City Council remains undecided WHATCOM — On June 13, two weeks after the Jail Facility Financing and Use Agreement was sent to Whatcom cities for approval, the Whatcom ...

Calendar – Week of June 21

Ongoing Thursday music The Jansen Art Center (321 Front St.) hosts free live entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Piano Lounge. The schedule is: June 15, Checo Tohomaso, ...

Ferndale stolen-vehicle chase ends with arrest

Police take 28-year-old man into custody after chase WHATCOM — Deputies arrested a man on Sunday night who had stolen a vehicle parked in the Ferndale Public Library parking lot. ...

Ferndale Library sets July events

Events include teen night, LEGO club, desserts, crafting The Ferndale Library has announced its slate of events coming up in July. All of these happenings take place at the library, ...

Washington blueberry crop to exceed 130 million pounds

Total would exceed 2015 mark by 10 million pounds Every year, the state of Washington is known for its impressive berry output. The case is no different in 2017 as an expected 130 million ...