Looking back at the year that was 2016

JAN. 6 Jensen looks back at eight years as mayor FERNDALE — Gary Jensen still vividly remembers his first day as mayor in January 2008. “I brought all the employees in for a meeting ...

Ecology fining berry grower $102,000

‘George’ Sandhu allegedly watered a field illegally and did not submit required records BELLINGHAM — A Whatcom County berry grower illegally watered raspberries and failed to ...

Cub Scouts picking up trees

Last year, scouts picked up more than 400 trees in three hours Cub Scout pack 4026 is offering Christmas tree pickup on Saturday, Jan. 7. Residents who want to take advantage of this ...

Turner selected as new Ferndale chief

New police chief, serving in Utah now, will take over here in early 2017 FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has announced the choice of Kevin Turner as its new police chief. Riley Sweeney, ...

Lighting up the Ferndale neighborhood

Above, a house belonging to Melvin Hansen on Norway Road was named the winner of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce’s Residential Lights Contest on Tuesday. Hansen’s entire house ...

When snow hits the fan

The decision to cancel classes is not an easy one By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — Last week’s surprise snowfall left schools closed across the county. And while ...

Snow sweeps through Ferndale

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— Schools were closed across the county Monday and some also on Tuesday as the latest round of wintry weather added more wind and ...

Council, Mutchler clash over planning commission choices

  Mutchler opted not to approve Yvonne Goldsmith; councilmembers questioned his motives behind the choice By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Last week Monday, ...

Ferndale closer to new police chief after meet-and-greet

Monday night’s event introduced six candidates to the community By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale has made strides in locating a new chief ...

Celebrating the Olde-Fashioned way

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