‘Boyhood’ a remarkable cinematic achievement

Film was shot over 12-year period I wasn’t quite sure what to make of Richard Linklater’s Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” about halfway through its long runtime. In term of filmmaking, ...

Kremen quitting politics after 31 years

He won’t run again for his 1st District Council position WHATCOM — Pete Kremen, after 31 years in elected office at the state and county levels, will retire from politics at the ...

Ferndale Library sees uptick in usage

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Library is being used much more since its last move from Pioneer Pavilion to the new facility on Main Street. That’s what manager Sarah Koehler shared with ...

Three applicants being considered for County Council vacancy

WHATCOM -— Three names are before the County Council to consider for the District 2 vacancy. Fifteen-year incumbent Sam Crawford resigned, effective March 1. The three who applied ...

County digs into Comp. Plan revision process

First Planning Commission work session is March 12 WHATCOM — The county has started updating its Comprehensive Plan, a big project that must be completed by June 30, 2016. The Washington ...

New Lake Whatcom park planning is open to public

BELLINGHAM — Help plan Whatcom County’s newest park. A meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St. In 2014, about ...

Ferndale teen killed in Thursday crash

FHS student collided with truck on Grandview FERNDALE — A 16-year-old Ferndale High School student was killed Thursday afternoon when his car collided with two trucks, according to ...

City settles on initial design of Thornton overpass

Least expensive option offers sweeping eastern approach FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council voted Monday to move forward with one of the initial designs offered by engineers for ...

Ferndale Police seize ‘spice’ at local gas station

Suspect items listed as cigarettes on some receipts FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department carried out a search warrant at the Gull gas station market on Main Street late Friday ...

Students honored by Custer VFW

The Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474 and its Ladies Auxiliary honored local students on Jan. 27, who had entered the VFW annual scholarship contest and been declared winners. ...