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Investigators seize fentanyl, firearm

Five people arrested in connection to suspected large drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — Following a focused investigation, on Wednesday, March 20, members from ...

Ferndale Public Schools Foundation starting off year strong

Ferndale School District FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Foundation is only a few months into its existence, but the team has already found many avenues to bridge the gaps ...

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WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: MARCH 20, 2024

Inmate charged with controlled substance homicide Staff Reports WHATCOM — A 38-year-old inmate has been charged with controlled substance homicide in the March 13 death and overdose ...

EP&O Levy helps Ferndale employ 100-plus educators

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Feb. 13, Ferndale School District’s voters passed a $64 million levy that promises to fund dozens of programs, activities and resources ...

Ferndale Kiwanis Club honored by local Sons of the American Revolution

Recognized for posting flags along Main Street By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — On March 5, Ferndale Kiwanis Club was recognized for three decades of placing American flags along the ...

Rep. Larsen secures $19.3M for north Whatcom projects

New Ferndale civic campus, Lynden Bradley Road upgrading on list By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — Second District Congressman Rep. Rick Larsen secured $19.3 million for 15 projects ...

Ferndale City Council hears from county health head

No pressing business done in 75-minute meeting By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Beside approving payroll and meeting minutes, the Ferndale City Council had no business to act ...

UPDATE: Inmate charged with controlled substance homicide at Whatcom County Jail

Staff Reports WHATCOM — A 38-year-old inmate has been charged with controlled substance homicide in the March 13 death and overdose at Whatcom County Jail. Angel Leffingwell was also ...

COUNTRY LIFE: New life and color for lawn and garden

IN BLOOM By David Vos LYNDEN — Charles Dickens once wrote of sunny March days as “summer in the light and winter in the shade.” With the promise of sunny, warmer weather arriving ...