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Burn ban lifted

  WHATCOM — Due to recent rain, the general ban on outdoor burning in the county has been lifted.   The Fire Marshal’s Office announced the action effective Friday, Sept. ...

Council passes property tax exemption

Ordinance temporarily exempts new multi-family development from property taxes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Multi-family housing development is now a bit ...

Highland dance classes now at Pioneer Meadows

Teacher Heather Richendrfer brought Highland Gathering back to Ferndale in June By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Heather Richendrfer brought the Highland Gathering ...

Barron Heating starts its own training school

Goal is to get an adequate qualified workforce   FERNDALE — Barron Heating & Air Conditioning, seeking qualified candidates in a tight job market, recently launched Barron ...

Lynden steamrolls Ferndale in home opener

Lions win 30-6 against the Golden Eagles Friday By Eric Trent [email protected] LYNDEN — Everyone knew it was the game of the week in Whatcom County. Not many would have guessed ...

‘Dainty Houses’

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Ericksen sets his own pre-election venues

10 gatherings start Saturday   WHATCOM — State Sen. Doug Ericksen, running for reelection, has set 10 get-togethers around the county to hear directly from voters ahead of the ...

Order online for some parts of SeaFeast

Festival of all things nautical is Sept. 21-22   BELLINGHAM — While general admission to the annual Bellingham SeaFeast is free Sept. 22, several food activities require tickets ...

State parks fee-free Sept. 22

  OLYMPIA — Saturday, Sept. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, and Washington State Parks celebrates by allowing the public to visit a state park for ...

Two forums are on county prosecutor race

  WHATCOM ­— There are two upcoming opportunities to hear the two candidates for the position of Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney speak.   David McEachran is retiring ...