Letters to the Editor — Jan. 24, 2018

On Byrd’s questioning   Watching council member Tyler Byrd question Timothy Ballew II at the Whatcom County Council meeting on Jan. 16 made my stomach churn.   At the meeting, ...

For Whatcom, wells allowed to 3,000 gallons, with $500 fee

But within a year, watershed plan is needed   WHATCOM ­— County Executive Jack Louws, with staff, got busy Friday determining the impacts of the new “Hirst fix” law on Whatcom ...

Girls basketball nearing top of NWC standings

Monday’s win over Nooksack Valley improves Golden Eagles to 7-2 in league play By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   FERNDALE — After a sluggish first half Monday night ...

Thursday meeting covers Windward High School transition

  FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District will be holding a gathering on Thursday, Jan. 25, exploring the choices for current Windward High School students as they decide on other ...

Rud Browne named County Council chair

  BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Council member Rud Browne was selected as council chair during reorganization on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Browne takes over the job previously held by Barry ...

Annual Swan Watch approaching

  FERNDALE — The Friends of Tennant Lake and Hovander Park invite citizens to Tennant Lake west of Ferndale on Feb. 10 at dawn to view as many as 300 trumpeter and tundra swans ...

State legislature passes Hirst ‘fix’

Rural citizens again able to use wells for homebuilding, with new limits and conditions By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers approved a deal ...

First-and-Main businesses see traffic woes

Traffic signal revision study results to be presented at February City Council meeting By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The traffic light at First Avenue and ...

Pinky Vargas will pursue Ericksen’s seat

She chairs the Bellingham City Council, works for Puget Sound Energy   WHATCOM — Bellingham City Council member Pinky Vargas announced last weekend she will be a candidate for ...

Plenty going right for Ferndale boys basketball

Golden Eagles have now won six straight, including over Squalicum, Nooksack Valley By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   EVERSON — Ferndale boys basketball head coach Jason ...