Bellingham Oks first county sanctioned tent encampment

Volunteers in urgent need as setup continues By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] BELLINGHAM — It’s been a little over a year since the City of Bellingham evicted community ...

Hit-and-run crash results in fatality

WSP detectives still seeking driver By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Washington State Patrol is seeking the driver in a hit-and-run fatality collision that ...

Windstorm upon us!

WHATCOM ­— Predicted high winds were blowing through the county Thursday, causing power outages and knocking down trees and debris. Some traffic signals were out and there may be ...

Ferndale seek second shot at playoffs

Retooled, they’re off to a 7-1 start by playing fast By Nick Vitalis for the Ferndale Record FERNDALE ­— After a disappointing exit from the 3A district playoffs last year, the ...

Ferndale boys, playing fast, race to 6-2 start

Eight seniors have been in sync together from 5th grade By Nick Vitalis for the Ferndale Record   FERNDALE ­— Team chemistry can be considered one of the most important factors ...

Bellewood Acres apple farm sold

Abel family leaves city to take over operations from founders John and Dorie Belisle By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — What would make longtime city folks Eric and ...

Learning to compete with LEGO

Ferndale Family Connections students enter the world of FIRST LEGO League FERNDALE — In only its first full year in the Ferndale School District, Ferndale Family Connections is already ...

WSO to feature bassoonist Kuuskmann

Mozart tribute is on Jan. 27   BELLINGHAM — Grammy-nominated bassoonist and former Blaine resident Martin Kuuskmann will join the Whatcom Symphony on Jan. 27 for a “Happy Birthday, ...

Kershner leads Republicans next two years

  BELLINGHAM — On Dec. 8, Whatcom Republicans held their biennial reorganization meeting, as required by by-laws, and Kathy Kershner of Lynden was elected chair.   Also elected ...

Legislature convenes Jan. 14 leaning more Democratic now

Gov. Inslee has proposed a budget up 20 percent   OLYMPIA — Washington state lawmakers will meet for their scheduled 105-day regular session beginning on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. ...