Horizon Middle School teacher named extraordinary educator
Kevin Fineske selected from hundreds of nominees, joins class of 30 educators By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Horizon Middle School teacher Kevin Fineske has been named ...
Finland’s president, Inslee discuss climate change
By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — For the first time in history, a foreign head of state has addressed a joint session in the Washington State Legislature. President, ...
Whatcom County Fire District 4 ‘struggling to maintain emergency services’
Fire officials invite community members to learn more at two March meetings BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 is reaching out to residents about its financial challenges ...
5-year-old Ferndale girl’s death under investigation
Staff Reports FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department, in conjunction with the Whatcom County Medical Examiner Office, are investigation a death that happened on Wednesday, March ...
Letters to the Editor – March 8, 2023
Investing in peacebuilding Editor, Our nation’s budget should reflect the concerns of its citizens. We believe peacebuilding and reconciliation programs represent an important means ...
Driver education making a comeback
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — People ages 18 to 22 will be required to pass a driver’s education course before getting their license, if a bill that passed ...
HB 1540: Driver’s ed to teach sharing road with trucks, buses
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Driver’s education courses will include guidance about sharing the road with big trucks and buses if a bill approved by ...
Proposed bill would require sex trafficking education in schools
By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Sex traffickers often manipulate their victims with lies or threats and force them to participate in sexual acts, and the ...
Bill would cap insulin costs for patients at $35 per month
By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Washington State is moving to keep out-of-pocket costs of insulin at $35 per month until Jan. 1, 2025. “For people with Type 1 diabetes, ...
Lawmakers plan to expand the number of students who receive free and reduced meals
By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal OLYMPIA — Free lunches for all public-school students is apparently off the table in the state Legislature, but House members are now considering ...