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Ice storm slams north county
Many out of power for two to four days; PSE loses 40 transmission poles By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — An ice storm hit north Whatcom County late last week, ...
FHS senior wins VFW Democracy essay contest
David Lange won at district level; essay will now be judged statewide By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — David Lange, a senior at Ferndale High School, recently ...
High tides expected on coast
Rain Thursday could cause lowland flooding By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Higher than normal tides are happening on the West Coast from Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, ...
County Council members are sworn in Jan. 8
BELLINGHAM — The oath of office will be administered to newly elected and reelected County Council members at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in the Whatcom County Council chambers, ...
Public Meetings — Jan. 3, 2018
Thursday, Jan. 4 • Whatcom County Council, special meeting to finalize a process for appointing a new member to At-Large Position B on Jan. 9, council chambers, County Courthouse, ...
Christmas tree pickup on Jan. 6
FERNDALE — Cub Scout Pack 4026 will again be picking up unwanted Christmas trees within Ferndale city limits. Those wishing to have their tree hauled must have it out at the curb ...
Free screening of ‘Men in Black’
FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is hosting a free movie night Friday, Feb. 16, in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., starting at 6:30 p.m. “Men in Black,” ...
Overnight shelter expanded in Bellingham
Lighthouse Mission works with church to create 70 spots BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries has launched two efforts to provide emergency overnight shelter for up to 70 more ...
County needs citizens serving on various boards in 2018
Appointments are by either County Council or County Executive WHATCOM — As of Jan. 31, 2018, volunteer positions on county boards, committees and commissions will go vacant, requiring ...
Conference is on all aspects of home gardening
BELLINGHAM — The title of a Feb. 8 conference at Bellingham Technical College is “Resilient Gardening in Western Washington.” Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the 22nd annual ...
