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Ericksen blasts Senate energy bill as a sham

It will do nil to actually change world climate, he argues   OLYMPIA — The Washington Senate on Friday, March 1, passed a measure that would dramatically drive up electric bills ...

Van Werven bill requires ‘low-cost’ notice on college books

It passes House   OLYMPIA — On Monday, March 4, the state House of Representatives unanimously passed a measure that would let community and technical college students know whether ...

Shewmake aids Grade A milk bill in House

It allows milk to keep being sold elsewhere   OLYMPIA — In a move backed by Washington’s dairy industry, lawmakers in the state House gave a unanimous thumbs-up to Rep. Sharon ...

‘How did my state legislator vote?

Find out from Washington Votes.org   “How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?” Here is information from WashingtonVotes.org that answers that question for 42nd Legislative ...

Firefighters fill the boot

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FSD sets snow makeup days due to snow cancellations

New schedule extends school, eliminates early releases; seniors assigned two Saturdays to attend classes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale School ...

Council votes on standards, well pilot study

Wastewater treatment plant loan, public notification procedures, council rules also voted on at Monday meeting FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved five agenda ...

Ferndale, prepare to go hands-on with beekeeping

Ferndale Family Connections kids to experience bees via Whole Kids grant; gardening grant also incoming By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — As a teacher, Fred Moormeier ...

Haynie Opry returns March 9

Hillbilly rocker Nick Anthony opens season; Elvis Presley tribute happening this summer By Brent Lindquist [email protected] BLAINE — The Haynie Opry is back for its 2019 season, ...

County Dairy Women offer scholarships

  WHATCOM ­— County Dairy Women are now accepting applications for their two scholarships in 2019.   These are: the $1,000 Judy Scholten Scholarship for fulltime first- or ...