Cherry trees taking root

Marla Morrow, Barbara Ingram and Kathleen Pate, all members of the Ferndale Arts Commission, plant one of 10 cherry trees on the southern edge of the Phillips 66 sports fields on Saturday ...

Jail project permit reaches Ferndale hearing examiner

Month-long public comment period began Monday FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale has received the completed application to build a new jail and Whatcom County Sheriff’s headquarters ...

Ferndale Public Market gets overhaul

Sunday afternoon time works around other markets; new location next to Pioneer Park FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Market is finished planning for a completely redesigned season schedule ...

Veterinarian set to expand into downtown Ferndale

Dr. Kim Johner to open Ferndale Veterinary Hospital in spring FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale is all set to get a veterinary practice of its own, thanks to the Northwest Veterinary Clinic, ...

Haggen starts massive acquisition/rebrand

No changes expected inside county BELLINGHAM — Haggen has started the process of converting 145 Albertsons and Safeway stores throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and ...

Meridian hosts Feb. 25 career-skills open house at high school campus

WHATCOM — Two local campuses of the Northwest Career & Technical Academy hold open houses on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Meridian High School hosts in its CTE Building, 194 W. Laurel ...

Comforting soup for cold season

  It’s the middle of February and for our family, that often means it’s time for a sniffle or two. Like most people hit by the cold or flu bug, we enjoy serious comfort foods ...

Calendar for Feb. 18

ONGOING Claire vg show “Rabbit Hole,” a Pulitzer-winning drama about loss, is on the Claire vg Thomas Theatre stage through Feb. 22. Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; ...

Ericksen pushes transportation efficiency ideas in WA Senate

He questions sales tax on state projects, ferry building costs OLYMPIA — Washington taxpayers are getting one ferry for the price of three, says state Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, ...

Law enforcement learning camp for high school juniors, seniors in the summer

OLYMPIA — Washington State high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career can spend a week this summer learning about the roles and job opportunities. ...