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Be the One plans expansion to Ferndale, Bellingham
Mentoring program started in Lynden in 2012 By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Lynden-based mentorship program Be the One is planning to expand into Ferndale and ...
Peetoom vying for County Council seat
Blaine man started his construction company at age 23 WHATCOM — Local businessman and community volunteer Mike Peetoom, of Blaine, has announced his candidacy for the County ...
News briefs — May 23, 2018
Ferndale roads getting asphalt treatment WHATCOM — County Public Works has scheduled seven roads in the Ferndale area for contracted asphalt paving the week of May 21-25: ...
Ferndale School District runs Operation Yellow Rhino
Emergency event exercise had transportation mishap focus FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District held another of its annual emergency preparedness events on Tuesday. This year, the ...
Ericksen, Buys take trip to Asia
Journey used to build relations, increase trade, legislators say By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Sen. Doug Ericksen and Rep. Vincent Buys are back in the country ...
City council passes overnight housing ordinance
On 5-2 vote, council also declared June 2 Gun Safety Awareness Day By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted to approve a revised ordinance ...
Bond task force kicks off promotional efforts
Measure slated for November 2018 general ballot By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — When the Ferndale Bond Task Force first started meeting, the group asked that ...
Click It or Ticket emphasis runs through holiday
Whatcom County records 89.9 percent of drivers using seatbelts WHATCOM — Ninety-five percent of Washington drivers and passengers use their seat belts, according to a new report ...
Kenner seeking another PUD term
Since 1980 he has served as a commissioner WHATCOM — Paul Kenner, a Public Utility District No. 1 commissioner since 1980, will seek re-election this fall. Kenner, longtime ...
Van Werven files for reelection
She pledges to fight for local interests WHATCOM — Luanne Van Werven filed Monday to run for reelection to her state representative position, saying she wants to continue as ...