RDS with plans for former Lynden dump site

Anaerobic digester, transfer station in the works By Tim Newcomb [email protected] LYNDEN — The former Lynden landfill site, full of garbage from pre-1989, has sat for nearly ...

The sky’s the limit for Ferndale’s Big Ben

Ben Broselle excels in football, wrestling, javelin, rugby By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — From Doug Pederson to Jake Locker to the Bannerman sisters and the ...

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City reveals 2016 to-do list

Created periodically, list features “Must,” “Should” and “Could do” categories By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Following each election, Ferndale’s ...

Masquerade for a good cause coming up at Pioneer Pavilion

FHS seniors hosting event for senior project; masquerade benefits victims of human trafficking By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Students will soon have a chance ...

Barlean’s expands seafood offerings

Peg-Leg Dave’s offers ‘Melody of Fries,’ medley of seafood dishes By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Barlean’s Fishery is making waves in 2016 as it sets ...
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Public schools ask for levy renewals on Feb. 9

Money is needed for a range of educational supports, district leaders say By Brooke Hanson for the Ferndale Record   WHATCOM — School levies paying for key pieces of what local ...

Home prices on the rise in Ferndale

Lynden leads county’s surge in 2015 home sales; Ferndale’s up at least 19.4 percent WHATCOM — Whatcom County home sales soared in 2015, aided by attractive mortgage rates and ...

Watson appointed to city council

Seven candidates applied for seat vacated by new mayor Jon Mutchler By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Just an hour after accepting a commemorative plaque and coin ...

Jensen looks back at eight years as mayor

Library, police station, community center among cherished accomplishments By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — Gary Jensen still vividly remembers his first day as ...