Letters to the editor: Aug. 21, 2024

Letter: Golden rule Editor, We want to thank the good people throughout Homestead who are giving their time and energy to trim, mow, cut branches, fell dead trees, haul debris, pick ...

Whatcom County News: Aug. 21, 2024

Human trafficking victims rescued BELLINGHAM — On Aug. 13, Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force (WGDTF) along with the Bellingham Police Department, with the assistance of Homeland Security ...

I-5 Custer rest areas closed Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21-22, for septic maintenance

FERNDALE – The Custer safety rest areas along northbound and southbound Interstate 5 will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, until 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, for routine ...

Community calendar for Aug. 21, 2024

Saturdays Grief Share Support Group Grief Share is a support group that meets weekly where you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through ...

Camaraderie & competition in Whatcom Adult Soccer

Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — Whatcom County Adult Soccer provides recreational opportunities for all adults looking to play soccer, from beginner to advanced.  The league ...

Ferndale Music Mystery continues to grow

Jon Mutchler looks to learn more about two 1909 musical pieces, as well as their author By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — There is a home-grown music mystery brewing in Ferndale ...

Ferndale back to school event gives families chance to connect

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 24, the Ferndale School District’s Family Resource Center will host a back to school event at the Ferndale High School cafeteria. ...

Bicyclist hit by train, dies

Staff Reports FERNDALE — At approximately 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, a bicyclist traveling south on Hovander Road collided with a railroad crossing bar. According to an Aug. 17 press ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Benchmark down 8 cents from June 2024

MIELKE MARKET By Lee Mielke The farm benchmark milk price took a temporary step backwards in July on a slightly lower cheese price. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal ...

Five people arrested, 70 pounds of drugs seized

Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force investigates drug trafficking organization Staff Reports WHATCOM — This year, the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force (WGDTF) has investigated a drug ...