Razz Fest officially canceled

  LYNDEN ­— The 2020 Northwest Raspberry Festival is officially cancelled, another community casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.   A final decision by the sponsoring Lynden ...

Ferndale School Board levy decision coming up

Levy was pulled from April 28 ballot; Quinn gives other continuing education updates By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale School Board expects to run ...

Whatcom in Phase 2 reopening

Businesses can start up within guidelines; camping, social gathering also okay to a point By Calvin Bratt and Brent Lindquist [email protected] [email protected]   WHATCOM ...

Library system must manage the return of 111,630 books

  WHATCOM ­— County Library System staff are ready to begin a safe phased return to services, patrons were told last week.   The first step is to begin processing holds and ...

Whatcom approved for Phase 2 reopening

Businesses can start up within guidelines; camping, social gathering also okay to a point By Calvin Bratt and Brent Lindquist [email protected]   WHATCOM — For the first ...

LEGALS- JUNE 3, 2020

FERNDALE LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF FERNDALE SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on June ...

Ferndale YMCA not reopening

Building sale, COVID closure too much to overcome   FERNDALE — The Ferndale YMCA facility will be closed permanently.   Whatcom Family YMCA, the countywide services provider, ...

2020 ‘virtual’ graduations begin with LCHS Thursday

Most schools going this route; Mount Baker hopes for reality by Aug. 7 By Hailey Palmer [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— High school graduation in 2020 has an entirely different ...

State parks fee waived three days in June

  OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to enjoy three free days at state parks in June. On these days, visitors don’t need a Discover ...

Local governments to get CARES cash

  OLYMPIA — Local governments will soon receive their portion of nearly $300 million in federal CARES Act money awarded to states to address COVID-19-related costs.   The ...