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Bellingham ComiCon comes to Ferndale this weekend
Variety of artists to be featured FERNDALE — The annual Bellingham ComiCon is returning to Ferndale this year, and it’s bringing some very special guests with it. Scheduled from ...
Fall weather blows into county
Wind may cause more power outages WHATCOM — The predicted first blast of blustery fall weather hit the Northwest Monday night, causing power outages in Whatcom County and across ...
Hirst building permit halt extended once more
Community, County Council express frustration By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — Last week’s County Council meeting put on display frustration felt by both rural ...
Ballots and local election pamphlet both in the mail
WHATCOM — Local election ballots are mailed out on Oct. 18, and the pamphlet on county races and issues also goes out this week, reports County Auditor Debbie Adelstein. The state ...
Two of ‘Whatcom 3’ found guilty of disorderly conduct
Trump protesters sentenced to 10 days of Sherrif’s work crew BELLINGHAM — Two protesters who had connected themselves in “daisy-chain” fashion to ladders and each other on the ...
Conservation District’s Helm honored in 10-county area
LYNDEN — Whatcom Conservation District board chair Larry Helm has been recognized by the Washington State Conservation Commission as Supervisor of the Year for the Northwest Area. ...
State Patrol targeting unsafe drivers
OLYMPIA — Through Saturday, Oct. 21, the Washington State Patrol continues a one-week operation targeting unsafe driving behavior by both truck and car drivers. During the emphasis ...
Ski to Sea racers can do 3 events
WHATCOM — Whatcom Events announced on Oct. 9 that starting in 2018 a change to the Ski to Sea Race rules will allow racers to participate in up to three legs per individual. Teams ...
WAHA of Bellingham will help in healthcare sign ups
Enrollment restarts Nov. 1 OLYMPIA — The Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement has been chosen to oversee in-person assistance to residents of Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom ...
Metal crafting puts him in Lynden show
28th annual show this week at fairgrounds By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN — A new exhibitor in this weekend’s Fall Craft and Antique Show could be considered a ...