Hovander Park plant sale May 9

FERNDALE — The annual plant sale of WSU Whatcom Extension will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Hovander Homestead Park. Locally grown tomato plants, perennials, herbs ...

Whatcom Women in Business offers scholarships

BELLINGHAM — Whatcom Women in Business will give up to $20,000 in scholarships to women who are furthering their education. Awards are based on professional goals, GPA, personal achievements, ...

FHS honors first-semester achievers

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School has released its first-semester honor roll and the following students are named: 4.0 grade-point average Seniors — Annie Burns, Sophia Chahine, Wesley ...

Kiwanis Student of the Month

  Chloe Denessen, daughter of Ted and Teresa Denessen, has been named the February Student of the Month by the Ferndale Kiwanis. In addition to volunteering in the community, Chloe ...

Calendar for Feb. 25

WEDNESDAY Aging in place The Bellingham Senior Activity Center will host an event titled “What’s Next – Housing Options as We Age” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 315 Halleck St., ...

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 ...

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. ...

WWU winter career fair set for Feb. 12

BELLINGHAM — Job seekers looking to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Winter Career Fair, which will take place Thursday, Feb. ...

GasBuddy: Price slide has halted

SEATTLE — Average retail gasoline prices in Washington fell 3.2 cents per gallon in the week ending Feb. 1, averaging $2.12 per gallon. This compares with the national average that ...