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Gas prices keep going up, but still way below 2014
SEATTLE -— Average retail gasoline prices in Washington rose 9.1 cents per gallon in the week ended Sunday, Feb. 22, to an average of $2.42, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey ...
DelBene visits with open ear to agriculture
Farmer concerns: Food safety, trade LYNDEN -— Not dairy and berries directly so much, but concerns about food safety and trade rules came to the fore at a meeting of local farmers ...
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, ...
Ferndale Public Market gets overhaul
Sunday afternoon time works around other markets; new location next to Pioneer Park FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Market is finished planning for a completely redesigned season schedule ...
Veterinarian set to expand into downtown Ferndale
Dr. Kim Johner to open Ferndale Veterinary Hospital in spring FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale is all set to get a veterinary practice of its own, thanks to the Northwest Veterinary Clinic, ...
Haggen starts massive acquisition/rebrand
No changes expected inside county BELLINGHAM — Haggen has started the process of converting 145 Albertsons and Safeway stores throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and ...
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 ...
Entrants needed for Photo Free Verse Project contest
Annual Arts Commission event combines visual and literary disciplines FERNDALE — The Ferndale Arts Commission is inviting the public to once again send in their best creative synthesis ...
Semiahmoo hires Lidder and Wallstrom
BLAINE — Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa has hired Megan Wallstrom as director of catering and convention services and Danny Lidder as Canadian sales manager. In his new position, ...
Third annual cross border expo June 18
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Cross Border Expo at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa on June 18, 2015 from 2 to 7 p.m. The popular event showcases ...