Keith Olson on running for Ferndale mayor

By Keith Olson Ferndale City Council Member   I am running for Mayor of Ferndale because I believe there is a silent majority of Ferndale residents who are not happy with how our ...

Governor: Whatcom, 26 other counties in drought

Water supply at 75 percent of average or less   OLYMPIA ­— Gov. Jay Inslee has declared Whatcom and 27 other counties to be in drought emergency due to worsened poor water supply ...

Jury finds Bass guilty of Stavik murder

McEachran says DNA matching will continue to prove ‘extremely compelling’ By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   BELLINGHAM ­— A jury on Friday determined Timothy Forrest ...

Williams leaps into state record books with win

FHS senior Tallen Williams broke triple jump record By Eric Trent [email protected]   FERNDALE — Tallen Williams sprinted down the long jump lane, sprang a half-foot behind ...

A quick handoff

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Scottish Gathering returning to Ferndale

Dance, bagpipe bands, athletics back and bigger than last year By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — From Scottish dancers to Scottish highland cattle, Whatcom County’s ...

Unity Care sets celebration ahead of July 1 opening

North Whatcom Health Center will provide varied services; Skubi retiring pstory FERNDALE — Unity Care NW plans to open its North Whatcom Health Center to patients July 1, and it will ...

Exploring the world of science

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Students get involved on school boards

Lynden, Ferndale and Meridian districts each allow two student board members By Hailey Palmer [email protected] LYNDEN — What do school boards do? Advocate for students and ...

Ski to Sea Race this Sunday

It has been called ‘America’s original team relay’ event   WHATCOM — First run in 1973 and sometimes called “America’s original team relay,” the Ski to Sea Race continues ...