Farm
2 years ago
UPCOMING: Informational event for water rights adjudication preparation

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.

Crime
2 years ago
City of Blaine announces new police chief

Rodger Funk has been offered the position after 28 years at the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
National Park Service outlines options for Grizzly reintroduction

The last confirmed sighting of a grizzly bear in the North Cascades was in 1996.

Business
2 years ago
Disaster loan applications open for Washington small businesses

Any businesses that are primarily farming or ranching-based are not eligible to apply for the loans.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth to open Lynden Clinic

The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.

Crime
2 years ago
BRIEF: Ferndale man in custody for alleged sexual assault

The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on Tuesday where he remains without bail.

Crime
2 years ago
Inslee signs laws to combat opioid ‘scourge’ while settlement funds head to Whatcom County

Whatcom County, Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden will get a sizable share of $55 million to combat the opioid crisis.

Education
2 years ago
Philanthropist selects Whatcom County non-profit for millions in funding

The total award is more than double the amount initially promised last year.

Local
2 years ago
Car hauler rollover accident blocks I-5 in Ferndale

The driver of a van suffered minor injuries and a car hauler driver was not hurt.

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Lummi Nation receives funds to continue Nooksack Watershed restoration

The grant will also divert more fresh water to the Skookum Hatchery near Acme to help with the salmon reproduction process.