Letters to the Editor — Dec. 21, 2016

On Public Disclosure Commission findings As founder of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition, I’d like to educate Ms. Dow (Dec. 14 letter) and others regarding the Public Disclosure ...

Ericksen files bill adding penalties for ‘economic disruption’ acts

He cites two rail line blockages, but gets pushback on his idea OLYMPIA — Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, has introduced his Preventing Economic Disruption Act (PEDA) for consideration ...

Library Storytime, arts and crafts: aiming for literacy

By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The library was one of few places that remained open and available for parents to take their children when bad weather hit the ...

Ferndale wrestling wins Graham Morin invite

Eleven Golden Eagles finish third or better as the Golden Eagles dominate By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — After the Golden Eagles went a combined 42-13 with ...

Huge first half lifts Ferndale over Snohomish

Golden Eagles shoot 86 percent in first half, drop 45 points en route to 69-58 victory By Kevin Doucette [email protected] SNOHOMISH — On paper this year’s Ferndale boys basketball ...

U.S. Forest Service wants trail advisors

PORTLAND — The Forest Service is seeking volunteers to serve two-year terms on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. Established under the National Trails ...

Next step helping save lives can be PulsePoint app

SEATTLE — Medic One Foundation, the cornerstone of the Medic One system, is urging more people who have been trained in CPR to download the innovative and life-saving PulsePoint app ...

Snow sweeps through Ferndale

By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— Schools were closed across the county Monday and some also on Tuesday as the latest round of wintry weather added more wind and ...

Council, Mutchler clash over planning commission choices

  Mutchler opted not to approve Yvonne Goldsmith; councilmembers questioned his motives behind the choice By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Last week Monday, ...

Ferndale closer to new police chief after meet-and-greet

Monday night’s event introduced six candidates to the community By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale has made strides in locating a new chief ...