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DNR to consider adding former Gateway Pacific site to aquatic reserve

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is considering a change to the boundaries of the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. It would incorporate a “cutout” area ...

Residency of North Whatcom commissioner questioned

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— After seeing a video where commissioner Dean Berkeley says he lives in White Rock, British Columbia, the other four commissioners ...

42nd District candidates speak to values, issues

Tracy Atwood Past experience I have lived in this community and worked hard to understand and meet my neighbors within it. Professionally, I bring a high success rate in business management, ...

Ecology adopts new oil-transport reporting rules

OLYMPIA — On Aug. 24, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-185 WAC, Oil Movement by Rail and Pipeline Notification. It creates reporting standards ...

Music festival includes a local Baron connection

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] LYNDEN ­— The eighth annual Lynden Music Festival opens at noon today, and among the performers in Dutch Village Mall will be multi-talented ...

Golden Eagles roll, stay unbeaten

Justice Powell (left photo), Ben Broselle (right) and 3A fourth-ranked Ferndale cruised to a 49-7 Wesco North win over Marysville-Pilchuck on Friday, Sept. 30. (Kendra Cristelli/Courtesy ...

Ferndale nearly hands defending 2A state champs their first NWC loss in more than four years

By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — While almost every team in the Northwest Conference would be ecstatic to finish with a draw against the 2A defending state champion ...

Before I die

By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Public spaces don’t need expensive installations, and Ferndale City Council member Rebecca Xczar is taking that to heart with ...

Ferndale woman arrested for alleged homicide

By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — A Ferndale woman is in jail after admitting to stabbing and killing a man on Sunday. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...

Smarter Balanced Assessment results mixed across district

By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The Smarter Balanced Assessment test yielded mixed results across the Ferndale School District. “When you look at just the comparison, ...