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Democrats see upset of 42nd incumbents

Frazey and Peetoom will vie for County Council spot in November By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — The 42nd District could be in for a political shift, based on the ...

Primary election results

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Ferndale man on motorcycle dies in crash on Interstate 5

  WHATCOM ­— A Ferndale motorcyclist died Tuesday, July 31, crashing into an SUV slowing down for traffic on Interstate 5 near Bellingham.   The Washington State Patrol reported ...

Body found on Neptune Beach identified as Canadian man

  WHATCOM ­— Authorities have identified a body found on Neptune Beach July 22 as that of a man reported missing from Delta, British Columbia, Canada.   Working with Delta ...

Landscaping company earns national certification

Corion is only 10th company to earn status   WHATCOM — Corion Landscape Management recently became only the 10th company in the country to earn the top certification offered by ...

Christ Lutheran expands, with some out-of-town help

Mission Builders assisting with major church add-ons By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Christ Lutheran Church members celebrated the 50th anniversary of their ...

Makayla’s Street Jam at the Chamber

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City Council imposes fines for water restriction violations

Council voted to lower initial fines, remove water shutoff penalty By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted Monday night to impose a fee ...

Skagit Bank to merge with Banner

Banner Bank located in Ferndale Haggen   BURLINGTON ­— Skagit Bank announced on July 25 that it has reached an agreement to sell all of its stock to Banner Bank, a transaction ...

News briefs — Aug. 1, 2018

BelleWood hosting Friday evening live music   LYNDEN — Acclaimed vocalist Havilah Rand kicks off Farm Tunes, a free nine-week late summer Friday evening concert series at BelleWood ...