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‘Big Fish’ premiering at Ferndale High School
Show premieres in person Friday, virtually in May FERNDALE — Following a successful streamed production of Little Women in February, the Ferndale High School Theatre Department is ...
I-5 Bakerview ramp work begins May 3
BELLINGHAM — Construction is getting ready to start on a new Bakerview on-ramp to northbound I-5. On Monday, May 3, contractor crews working for the Washington State ...
$1 surcharge on Lummi Island ferry trips is toward future investments costing $33M
WHATCOM — A $1 surcharge on most ferry trips on the Whatcom Chief to Lummi Island will begin on Monday, May 17. Student, needs-based and qualified senior/disabled fares are ...
PSE ambitious toward Net Zero Carbon goal by 2045
Various aspirational goals set forth BELLEVUE — Puget Sound Energy has set an aspirational goal to be a Beyond Net Zero Carbon company by 2045. PSE will target reducing its ...
Ericksen decries two hidden taxes
Targets are recording fees for legal papers, and cell phones OLYMPIA — Proposals for big new taxes are getting plenty of attention at the statehouse this year, but watch out ...
Tribe applauds not selling archives facility in Seattle
DEMING — Due to pressure exerted by western Washington tribes, including the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the federal government will withdraw the proposed sale of the Sand Point ...
DNR sets burn restrictions
In dryness now, wildfires have already flared OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is implementing temporary burn restrictions on DNR-protected lands ...
Vaccine eligibility now includes everyone 16 and older
County health department recognizes volunteer efforts since last year WHATCOM — Starting April 15, everyone age 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington can receive ...
Old Settlers Picnic is a go in 2021
COVID regulations, lack of volunteers limiting this year’s event By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Whatcom Old Settlers Association is moving forward with ...
Ferndale City Council approves term-limit code change
Board, commission chairs now limited to two consecutive terms as chair By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met for a very short session ...
