Incumbent Helm back in Conservation District

Unofficially, he is just 89 votes ahead of Monjure out of 4,282 cast, with 263 tossed WHATCOM -— Subject to Washington Conservation Commission canvassing, incumbent Larry Helm appears ...

Two in running for county public works director

BELLINGHAM -— Whatcom County will hold a reception to introduce the two finalists being considered to fill the county’s Public Works Director position — Bruce Mills and Jon Hutchings. ...

Can’t teach this

Teachers at Eagleridge Elementary School jammed to a song of their own making during Friday’s school talent show. See Arts & Entertainment on page A6 of the March 18 issue for ...

City to change ‘Gateway’ zoning to mixed-use commercial at Portal Way

Burnett: New zone designation fell flat FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale plans to scrap a new zoning designation created especially for its two main highway interchanges. The designation ...

One heroin arrest at Sandy Pt. Heights could lead to more

Terry Miller, 51, suspected of being a supplier of heroin FERNDALE — At about 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, after several months of investigation, deputies of the Whatcom Gang and ...

Tennant Lake gets rebuilt boardwalk

State Department of Fish and Wildlife project improves access FERNDALE — Whatcom County residents will benefit from an improved viewing experience at Tennant Lake, thanks to a Washington ...

Local grief advocate, radio host turns writer and convention planner

Lynda Cheldelin Fell went from grieving herself to helping others grieve FERNDALE — Lynda Cheldelin Fell couldn’t have known where her journey of healing would take her. What began ...

Tacoma man arrested for attempted murder

Alcohol-fueled dispute leads to Friday stabbing FERNDALE — A recently transplanted man was arrested Friday for stabbing his wife of one year, according to a report from the Ferndale ...

Kremen quitting politics after 31 years

He won’t run again for his 1st District Council position WHATCOM — Pete Kremen, after 31 years in elected office at the state and county levels, will retire from politics at the ...

Ferndale Library sees uptick in usage

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Library is being used much more since its last move from Pioneer Pavilion to the new facility on Main Street. That’s what manager Sarah Koehler shared with ...