City moving forward with wastewater treatment plant expansion

Completion estimate: 2019 FERNDALE — Ferndale’s wastewater treatment facility is running at about 85 percent capacity, meaning it’s time to look at expansion. Wilson Engineering ...

Finding success after high school

By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — Numerous former Ferndale High School athletes found success at the next level this past year. Here is a look at some notable athletes ...

City detailing Comp. Plan

Transportation outlook is key to 20-year strategy, rolling out on city website this month By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Throughout the month of July, the city ...

Rep. DelBene in north county next week

She is pushing for more emergency preparedness across district; Ferndale Food Bank to be represented in Everson By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— First District ...

Ferndale chiropractor accused of rape

Two women, both treated by Terry Ray Rouse, allege he touched them inappropriately during chiropractic sessions FERNDALE — A chiropractor based on Vista Drive in Ferndale has been ...

Bay-to-Baker 108-mile round-trip race spotlights local ultra-running

Leader sees world-class potential here   WHATCOM — A team of 12 ultra-runners attempted a 108-mile round-trip journey on June 3 from the sea-level shores of Bellingham Bay to ...

Salmon fishing reopens after state-tribal agreement ends lengthy gridlock

Another big sockeye run projected in Baker River By Cameron Van Til [email protected]   WHATCOM — After an extended stalemate in negotiations between state and tribal officials ...

Home produces twice as much energy as it consumes

County’s first net-zero energy rating earned   BELLINGHAM — Sustainable Connections’ energy program manager doesn’t just talk the talk — he walks the walk.   Jeff ...

Grocery Outlet, food bank partnering for July campaign

‘Independence From Hunger’ aims to help needy families in summer months By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — More than 48 million Americans live in food insecure ...

FHS alum among WWU Outstanding Grads

Mika Jones of Ferndale an Asia specialist   BELLINGHAM — A Ferndale student was among the 41 Outstanding Graduates for the 2015-16 academic year honored by Western Washington ...