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 ...

Calendar for Dec. 14

Thursday Seniors to Warm Beach Festival of Lights The Ferndale Senior Activity Center heads up a bus trip to the Warm Beach Festival of Lights on Thursday, Dec. 15. Departure is at ...

Thursday hearing is on BP refinery plan to upgrade aging systems

BELLINGHAM — The state Department of Ecology proposes to issue a Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit to the BP Cherry Point Refinery. This permit would allow BP to replace ...

WCC courses aid in personal and career refocusing

BELLINGHAM — Registration is now open for free career and life success courses offered by the Whatcom Community College Turning Point program. Graduates have found careers that deliver ...

Extra patrols out during holidays to try to stop impaired driving

WHATCOM — Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 aimed at getting DUI drivers off the roads this holiday season. The Washington ...

The 12 Nights of Christmas

by Lynda Cheldelin Fell Publisher, “The Grief Diaries” Have you heard of The 12 Nights of Christmas? Also known as Secret Santa, I came across this concept years ago while reading ...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 14, 2016

Shocked at PDC In 2015 I received a mailer prior to the vote regarding a tax measure to fund our new jail. I found it timely, helpful and informative, precisely what I needed to be ...