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Drought advisory for eastern Washington

Spokane was driest ever in span Feb. 1 through May 24   OLYMPIA — Following an extremely dry couple of months, the state Department of Ecology has issued a drought advisory for ...

Another ‘park-raising’

Ferndale convenes again to make Star Park better By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — In early summer 2016, more than 2,200 Ferndale volunteers donated their time ...

Ferndale kicks off Summer of Fun

Food Truck Fridays are up first this Friday By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Summer is just weeks away, and that means it’s time for another annual Ferndale ...

WTA returns to regular bus service this month

Fares will be charged again starting in July WHATCOM — The Whatcom Transportation Authority will return to regular bus service June 13 and will return to collecting fares on July ...

Border rally: ‘Families are essential’

Cross-border group pushes for reopening: Canada stance ‘total overkill,’ says founder By Elisa Claassen for the Lynden Tribune   WHATCOM — The two-month-old “Families Are ...

Memorial Day services at Lynden and Greenwood

Flags up, but no big gathering at Greenacres   LYNDEN ­— Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at two local cemeteries, at least.   Cemetery District 10 is going forward with ...

Blaine getting new cargo scanning technology

CBP upgrading at 12 ports of entry nationally   WASHINGTON — On May 12 U.S. Customs and Border Protection unveiled a $46 million initiative to enhance the security and efficiency ...

Apply by June 7 for grants to help in 2022 county tourism

  WHATCOM — The application deadline is 5 p.m. June 7 for tourism promotion grants to promote eligible tourism and cultural activities during 2022.   This grant cycle is supported ...

Secure your vehicle load — or prepare to pay a fine

It’s a WSP emphasis for four weeks   OLYMPIA — Several state agencies are kicking off a statewide emphasis on litter prevention and securing vehicle loads.   Partners involved ...

County digging into status of mineral resource lands

  BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, to start a review of mineral resource lands in the county.   In ...