COUNTRY LIFE: With February comes anticipation of spring
IN BLOOM I love the excitement of a good winter storm, but once February rolls around, my mind starts shifting to the anticipation of spring. With mild temperatures and sunny days teasing ...
Custer resident/US Merchant Marine Academy student awarded two scholarships
CUSTER — Ellary Boyd, a US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) senior at Kings Point, NY, was awarded two scholarships at the 2023 Newark Connie Award reception in New Jersey. Boyd ...
Ferndale School District voters pass levy
By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — As of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Ferndale’s voters have passed a $64M educational programs and operations replacement levy (EP&O) with more than ...
Ferndale Chamber grows by 10% in 2023
New executive director shares goals for 2024 By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — In 2023, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce grew by 26 members. It is because of its 244 members, Hayden ...
Community calendar for Feb. 14, 2024
Through March 23 Lynden Winter Ride Sign-ups are open for this year’s Lynden Winter Ride program. The Winter Ride program is a multi-week chaperoned ski and snowboard program for ...
Diaper changing stations for dads proposed
By Aspen Anderson Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Diaper changing stations traditionally were placed only in women’s bathrooms, and Alexandra Johnson, a mother of two from ...
Whatcom County News Briefs: Feb. 7, 2024
Community-led workshops at Cloud Mountain Farm Center EVERSON — Cloud Mountain Farm Center is a nonprofit farm and education center in Whatcom County dedicated to supporting a ...
Ferndale hiring deputy treasurer, public works utility worker
Staff Reports FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is now hiring a deputy treasurer to work in its finance department. Under the direction of the finance director, the deputy treasurer ...
Demand for affordable homes near transit hubs faces hurdles, critics say
By Mary Murphy Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Washington cities could soon be required to block off zones near public transit for multifamily housing, if new regulations are ...
Ferndale commits to victim advocate support
Since 2014 Ferndale has led process By Cal Bratt For the Record LYNDEN — Whatcom County’s small cities are cooperating in a more formal way to provide advocate services for domestic ...