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Disney Institute comes to Ferndale

Ferndale Chamber of Commerce hosted institute’s Business Excellence seminar on Thursday By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Disney came to Ferndale last week, ...

Local beer wins in New York competition

Atwood Ales is getting noticed by those who buy product for a living   BLAINE ­— The local Atwood Ales Farm Brewery was awarded a bronze medal for its beer Triticale at the seventh ...

City council allocates funds for library AC

Mayor pledges to add second school resource officer in wake of school shootings, scares By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted Monday ...

Ferndale again celebrating Japan connection

Third Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates city’s relationship with Minamiboso, Japan   FERNDALE — The third Ferndale Cherry Blossom Festival is planned for Saturday, April ...

10 legislators assail bill for creating birth ‘market mentality’

House women say bill allows ‘commercial surrogacy’ By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   OLYMPIA — Last week, the Washington State House of Representatives approved legislation ...

Appointment of Personius made permanent

  WHATCOM — County Executive Jack Louws has made permanent appointment of Mark Personius to the position of Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director.   This ...

Cystic fibrosis event this weekend

It’s now two days, including a Nashville duo dinner auction on Saturday   LYNDEN — The Melanie Ann Plagerman CF Benefit gets a new twist this year, happening this weekend, March ...

PSE highlights bill-pay help

Other efforts are through Salvation Army, weatherization   BELLEVUE — As cold temperatures continue even into March, Puget Sound Energy announces that millions of dollars in bill-payment ...

Farm Bureau offers $2,000 in scholarships

  LYNDEN — The Whatcom County Farm Bureau is offering $2,000 in scholarships to qualified local students this year. At least $750 will be awarded to each winner.   Applicants ...

Free adult ELL class starting in Ferndale School District

Class runs March through May; free childcare provided, no advance registration required FERNDALE — Starting this month, the Ferndale School District will be welcoming families for ...