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Whatcom’s health ranks 9th in state

Housing is a big contributing factor, say list’s compilers   WHATCOM — In the annual County Health Rankings developed for all of the United States by two health improvement ...

McClendon bidding for County Council

She will run from ‘Coastal’ District 5   WHATCOM — County Planning Commissioner and small business owner Natalie McClendon will run for the District 5 “Coastal” seat on ...

State Patrol asks for help looking into I-5 night fatality

  WHATCOM ­— The Washington State Patrol is seeking the public’s help in investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian fatality that occurred early Tuesday on Interstate 5 at the ...

Event March 27 addresses youth substance use

First two of four hours for adults only   DEMING — The Mt. Baker Community Coalition hosts a special program titled “Hidden in Plain Sight,” on substance misuse education ...

Irish dance meets Scottish dance

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City council approves new SRO contract

School district now fully paying for officer’s salary By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council began discussing the cost of a school resource ...

TriVan now building fire aid vehicles

Fire District 14 gets first unit, North Whatcom next By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Fire District 14 on Friday took possession of the first emergency aid ...

Five seek Dairy Ambassador role

April 13 event is at Lynden’s Homestead   WHATCOM — Five young women are vying for the county Dairy Ambassador title this year. Selection and crowning will be at a mid-day luncheon ...

Federal aid coming for December storms …

… but not February ones   WHATCOM — County Emergency Management on March 5 passed on an announcement from federal agencies that President Donald J. Trump has granted a Major ...

Celebrating a bond well done

Ferndale celebrates bond passage; next steps outlined at Saturday event at high school By Hailey Palmer [email protected]   FERNDALE ­— The Ferndale School District celebrated ...