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Kershner leads Republicans next two years

  BELLINGHAM — On Dec. 8, Whatcom Republicans held their biennial reorganization meeting, as required by by-laws, and Kathy Kershner of Lynden was elected chair.   Also elected ...

Legislature convenes Jan. 14 leaning more Democratic now

Gov. Inslee has proposed a budget up 20 percent   OLYMPIA — Washington state lawmakers will meet for their scheduled 105-day regular session beginning on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. ...

A legacy in art, all over town

Janice Bethman’s art can be seen all throughout Ferndale By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   FERNDALE ­— Ferndale has a wide variety of public art pieces for folks ...

Meet two more Ferndale Food Bank volunteers

Mary Pardue, Karen Wagner both donate their time to the Ferndale Food Bank By Brent Lindquist [email protected]   FERNDALE ­— The holidays are one of the busiest times ...

Help in a time of need

Longtime Enfield employee couple burned out by fire, need community help By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   CUSTER ­— A granddaughter is trying to help her grandparents ...

Unity Care NW awarded $285,000 to fight opioid crisis

Funds come via grant from U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Unity Care NW was recently awarded $285,000 to fight the opioid crisis. The funds came via ...

Ferndale PD seek propane theft suspect shown in video

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is reaching out to the public for help identifying a man filmed stealing a propane tank early on Monday. A man stole a propane tank from ...

County approves letter of support for immigrant health services

Byrd opposed, in 6-1 vote on proposed federal rules By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Proposals to federal legislation could minimize housing and other social ...

Singing during brain surgery

Kira Iaconetti, 19, of Lynden, and parents shared Monday on NBC “Today’ By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   A Lynden family appeared Monday on NBC’s “Today” show ...

Early learning is her passion, and it shows

Mount Baker teacher awarded library’s Golden Apple award By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Kaye Marshall had two questions on her mind as a kindergarten teacher ...