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Ericksen legacy fund announces scholarship/mini-grant programs
FERNDALE — The 2023 Doug Ericksen Community Legacy Fund scholarship applications are now available for seniors graduating from a Whatcom County high school or homeschool program. ...
Homeless programs need more money, Inslee says
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Homelessness is still a big issue throughout Washington, and while the state has spent millions, the governor wants to invest ...
Bills push for improving salmon habitat, removing barriers
By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Starting at the Olympia Ballroom in the state capitol’s historic district, students from across Washington carried inflatable ...
Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, Jan. 23, 2023
Average gasoline price jumps 2.9 cents per gallon Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.90/g on Jan. 23, according to ...
Petrogas agrees to settlement for alleged violations
WHATCOM — Petrogas West LLC has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement and make operational changes to resolve multiple air quality issues tied to the company’s Cherry Point facility ...
New funding would improve childcare, Murray says
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Low-income families struggling to afford childcare would get some help thanks to a big bump in federal spending. U.S. Senator ...
Ferndale police seek information on bank robbery suspect
FERNDALE — At about 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Ferndale police were dispatched to Banner Bank, located inside Haggen Grocery, for a bank robbery. According to a Jan. 25 press ...
Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Jan. 25, 2023
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu announces run for second term WHATCOM — Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu announced that he will run for re-election. Sidhu, who was elected to ...
Money committed to civic campus idea
As Zervas architects work, millions more will be sought for project By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — After a two-week delay and an hour-long discussion on Jan. 17, Ferndale ...
Ferndale Chamber holds first in-person AGM since before pandemic
By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Local professionals gathered for the Ferndale Chamber Annual General Meeting for a chance to connect and learn. After putting on name tags ...