Student Day at Cherry Point

Exposure to real work environment  By Bill Helm Editor BLAINE — Close to 150 students from high schools across Whatcom County attended Student Day at Cherry Point on Thursday, Oct. ...

Ferndale School Board approves expansive mental health project

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Oct. 29, the Ferndale School District Board approved a series of items that look to improve mental, behavioral and physical health services ...

Cargill to close Ferndale plant in November

Staff Reports FERNDALE — After 88 years of operation in Ferndale, Cargill Animal Nutrition has decided to permanently stop production at its Ferndale site in mid-November.  This ...

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Ferndale runners compete in XC conference finals

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor WHATCOM — Coming off the heels of a 63-6 loss to Lake Stevens on Oct. 18, Ferndale football rebounded with a 49-35 win against Sedro-Woolley. The Golden ...

Ferndale fighter to participate in Rumble at the Reef

MMA event scheduled for Nov. 2 at Silver Reef Casino By Merrick Parnell For the Record FERNDALE — Live mixed martial arts will come to Whatcom County with the Rumble at the Reef on ...

Ferndale City Council looks at capital projects, 2025 budget

By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met on Monday, Oct. 21 to hear a variety of presentations and continue its budget conversations for 2025.  Council ...

Heather Sherrill leaves Ferndale Chamber

Board president also steps down, replaced by Alyssa Pitcher on interim basis By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce is again looking for a new executive director. ...

Habitat for Humanity steps up home repair program

By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune WHATCOM — Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County seeks to not only get the community into affordable homes but also to keep people in their homes ...

Letters to the editor: Oct. 30, 2024

Letter: Letter carriers ‘deserve better than what they are being offered’ Editor, Thank you for the article regarding our mail carriers. Rhonda Bennett is my mail carrier, and she ...

WHATCOM NEWS: Oct. 30, 2024

Cargill to close Ferndale plant in November FERNDALE — After 88 years of operation in Ferndale, Cargill Animal Nutrition has decided to permanently stop production at its Ferndale ...