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Whatcom County News Briefs: July 12, 2023

Fire levy lid lift on the August ballot; community invited to Q&A sessions BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the fire levy ...

Probationary deputy fired, arrested, investigations ongoing

WHATCOM — On Jan. 15, Austin Case was hired as a Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff. Shortly after he was hired, Case attended and completed the 720-hour-long basic law enforcement academy. ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Making the most of summer in the garden

IN BLOOM By David Vos LYNDEN — To borrow the words of a late, dear friend of mine, this time of year offers an embarrassment of riches in the garden. From hydrangeas to zinnias, roses ...

Summer market in full bloom

Family-operated business hosts weekend event in Ferndale By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record  FERNDALE — On a sunny and slightly windy Saturday afternoon down North Star Road, the ...

Ferndale Food Truck Friday

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter The smell of east coast pizza from Cicchitti’s food truck along with Chispita de Sabor’s top-selling birria tacos, Mix Masala’s Indian delicates, ...

Fire levy lid lift on the August ballot; community invited to Q&A sessions

BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will be on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot. The purpose of ...

WCSO inmate attempts escape after door locks fail

Staff Reports BELLINGHAM — On July 4 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Whatcom County Corrections Deputies were alerted to an inmate out of his cell. The inmate, 23-year-old Christian Dillard, ...

League of Women Voters announce 2023 primary election forum

BELLINGHAM — The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County invites the public to attend virtual primary election events on July 11-12 to learn about issues and candidates ...

Families move into new homes

After just over a year of building, nine Ferndale residents finally see the fruits of their labor By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record  FERNDALE — On Thursday, June 29, Whatcom-Skagit ...

Ladies night at Petals & Blooms 

Annual summer show has grown to 50 vendors By Elisa Claassen For the Record FERNDALE — Petals & Blooms Home Decor started out by selling fresh flowers from a small vintage trailer. ...