Price gouging, fraud reported after Whatcom flooding

LACEY, Wash. — The State of Washington and local officials have received reports that some contractors are engaging in price gouging or fraud in rebuilding flood survivors’ homes. ...

Infrastructure fails at Whatcom County Jail

Visitation suspended indefinitely BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has reported that an aging infrastructure coupled with outdated components has resulted in a breakdown ...

Hard work pays off as Ferndale wrestler Malia Welch pays close attention to fitness, recovery to stay in competitive shape

By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Malia Welch is not near the top of the girls wrestling state ranks by mistake. Welch, a junior, currently ...

Buildable Lands Study will look at what’s actually happening

By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The county and its cities are going through a state-required “buildable lands analysis” to see how well their growth planning lines up with ...

Recovery assistance dates extended

By Elisa Claassen For the Record NORTH WHATCOM – Two flood recovery meetings were presented over the weekend to North Whatcom County residents: Friday, Jan. 28 at Nooksack Valley ...

Ferndale homicide suspect arrested in Arizona

FERNDALE — Miguel-Angel Miranda was arrested on Friday, Jan. 28 in Phoenix, Arizona in connection with the recent Ferndale shooting and homicide on Jan. 23. Shortly after midnight ...

Gov. Inslee signs bill to delay long-term care implementation

By Juan Morfin Washington State Journal Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws ...

Talking toward flood prevention action

At Jan. 17 roundtable discussion, small-town mayors start getting specific By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The effort to prevent future Nooksack River flooding must be multi-pronged ...

LEGALS- February 2, 2022

FERNDALE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) for a proposed development project within the city ...