U.S. House passes DelBene’s landslide bill

It sets up a means of data coordination   WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill prime-sponsored by Washington 1st District Congresswoman Suzan DelBene has passed the U.S. House of Representatives ...

Volunteer trail Mountain Stewards sought

  EVERETT — The Mt. Baker Ranger District is looking for volunteers to help educate day hikers, backpackers and climbers on five of the busiest Mt. Baker area trail systems: Heliotrope ...

FHS seniors graduate

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School district hosts assemblies on relationships, consent

Quinn: District wanted to get message to students before summer break By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District is seeking to teach its students ...

County begins shoreline review process

  WHATCOM — A process of updating the county’s Shoreline Management Program is beginning.   This program is used to regulate activities along shorelines, and the state periodically ...

Parks retires as undersheriff; Chadwick in

Public outreach coordinator to be added   WHATCOM ­— A changing of the guard is taking place at the county Sheriff’s Office.   Friday, May 31, was the last day on the job ...

The myth of ‘free college’

By Luanne Van Werven 42nd District State Representative   The cost of a college education continues to be a concern for Washington students and families, and making college “free” ...

Tacoma Dome no more for football finals

But wrestling Mat Classic will continue there, WIAA reports   RENTON — Tacoma Dome no more for prep football.   The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Executive ...

Bellewood has Father’s Day car show, and band

  WHATCOM — More than 200 classic and modified cars and trucks are expected Sunday, June 16, for the fifth annual Father’s Day Car Show at Bellewood Acres, halfway between Lynden ...

Jensen, Bersch appointed to council seats

Both served on council before, bring experience; Jensen was mayor for eight years By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council has a full roster ...