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County man reported missing

WHATCOM — A man who lived on Froberg Road, off H Street Road between Blaine and Lynden, is reported missing. Robert Cross, 64, was last seen for sure around noon on Tuesday, March ...

Nooksack Tribal Police chief named in lawsuit

Michael Ashby formerly worked for the Ferndale Police Department By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Nooksack Tribal Interim Police Chief Michael Ashby has been named ...

Conservation District race tightens to 31 votes

Chapman edging chair Larry Helm, but state group must certify the process By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— By just 31 votes Alan B. Chapman leads incumbent ...

‘Tiny house’ raffle ticket sales continue

  WHATCOM — This spring and summer, raffle tickets are being sold to win the “tiny house” built and donated to the Kulshan Community Land Trust by CAZ Insulation and Energy ...

‘Operation Splashmob’ headlines city’s summer events

Park events set for May through September By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Yoga, tie-dying and a massive water fight will all take place in Ferndale this summer ...

KD’s Barber Shop now open

Co-owners readied space for customers in just three weeks By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Even if it’s before or after posted business hours, if the barber ...

Churches to begin housing the homeless

United Church of Ferndale is one participating in the May startup By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   WHATCOM — Homeless men, women and children as families are frequently ...

Two Ferndale students diagnosed with whooping cough

Two Ferndale School District students have been diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough), according to a report issued by the district. The FSD was notified by the Whatcom County Health ...

News briefs — March 14, 2018

High schoolers can learn about careers in law enforcement   OLYMPIA — Washington State high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career have an ...

Ferndale school bond proposal finalized

It calls for $105 million for new high school, $2 million for PAC upgrades By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Bond Task Force has finalized ...