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COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark milk prices drop $1.65 from January

MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke The March Federal order Class III benchmark milk price crept higher, propelled by higher cheese, butter, and dry whey prices. The Agriculture Department ...

Ferndale police arrest three adults in youth overdose death

Staff Reports FERNDALE — In response to the death of a 5-year-old female on March 8, the Ferndale Police Department arrested and charged Melissa Welch, Cody Craig and Michael Doane ...

Help decorate Ferndale’s garbage cans

FERNDALE — Anyone high school age or younger is invited to decorate Ferndale’s garbage cans. The Ferndale Arts Commission and the Ferndale Downtown Association are soliciting for ...

Ferndale does not renew Hoelzle contract

Former volleyball coach will continue duties as Central Elementary counselor By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor FERNDALE — Ferndale High School has not renewed volleyball coach Patti ...

Volunteers needed for Old Settlers Weekend

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter WHATCOM — For 127 years, the Old Settlers Weekend has brought a fun dose of history to the Ferndale community. The historic event happens each year ...

Lummi celebrates renovated Boys & Girls Club

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter LUMMI — A newly renovated facility for the Lummi Nation Boys & Girls Club will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 14 at 2530 ...

House Bill 1155 restricts collection of health data

By Renee Diaz  Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — Use of consumer reproductive health data would be much more restricted under House Bill 1155, the proposed My Health, My Data ...

Suicide-prevention bill adds infraction for people who voluntary waive gun rights

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal  OLYMPIA — People with mental health issues and those who might consider suicide sometimes voluntarily give up their right to possess ...

Lighthouse Mission celebrates 100 years with June 9 gala

BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries will celebrate 100 years of providing hope to the homeless in Whatcom County with a gala event June 9. The evening at the Ferndale Events ...

Ferndale-based WRS promotes 3 managers

FERNDALE — Ferndale-based Western Refinery Services recently promoted three of its managers to positions of increased responsibilities. Dustin Bliss was named construction manager, ...