Ferndale’s holiday events see changes

City of Frightdale happening in October, new Christmas event planned By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — In an ordinary year, the fall and winter holidays bring ...

Ballot return ‘unpredented’

More than 20,000 ballots have already been turned in, auditor says By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— People are returning their completed ballots at an “unprecedented” ...

Ferndale Chamber announces new COVID-19 grant opportunity

Businesses can apply for up to $5,000 FERNDALE — The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday a new grant opportunity to support Ferndale businesses adapting their operations ...

Challenger Grant emphasizes competitive funding for crucial projects

According to candidate, Whatcom is behind the curve with providing broadband infrastructure By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Christine Grant has more than a decade ...

PUD incumbent McClure focuses on water, broadband, clean energy, jobs

Longtime county resident founded RMC Architects By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Jeff McClure believes his experience as an architect, business owner and job creator ...

Levy: It’s a matter of pride   I am writing to ask all of my Ferndale neighbors to join me in voting “Yes” for the Ferndale School District’s Replacement Operations Levy. ...

Nov. 3 Ferndale Schools levy more important than ever

By Linda Quinn, Ferndale School District Superintendent   One constant has remained during these difficult and uncertain times in Ferndale: our public schools are serving and supporting ...

Partial success trying to track Asian hornet

Officials with state Ag got a tracking gizmo on, but soon lost the signal By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— The sleuths who are trying to track down the Asian ...

Port wins $6.8 million for a ‘working waterfront’

Shipping Terminal will be modernized to accept more cargoes, vessels   WHATCOM — The Port of Bellingham has been awarded a $6.85 million U.S. Department of Transportation Port ...

Ferndale playgrounds reopening Oct. 16

COVID-19 restrictions will be in place FERNDALE — After consulting local public health experts and the neighboring municipalities, the city of Ferndale will reopen all Ferndale playgrounds, ...