Ferndale News

The future of fireworks in Ferndale is up for debate, as officials could discuss a possible ban Wednesday, July 16. The City Council's public safety and neighborhood services committee will meet Wednesday to discuss the issue and review two possible fireworks ordinances - one that would ban fireworks outright and one that would ban them on all but ... (more)

The future of fireworks in Ferndale is up for debate, as officials could discuss a possible ban Wednesday, July 16. The City Council's public safety and neighborhood services committee will meet Wednesday to discuss the issue and review two possible fireworks ordinances - one that would ban fireworks outright and one that would ban them on all but ... (more)

Bellingham's Bryce Pennock hits a double against North Olympic during Northwest Washington 11U Tournament play Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Conoco Phillips Sportsplex Baseball Fields in Ferndale.

The oil and chemical tanker Overseas Sifnos is seen positioned at the BP Cherry Point Refinery near Ferndale, Wash.

The Hempler Foods Group, known locally for its meat products, will start selling one of its bacon products at 32 Costco stores, including in Bellingham.

Admission is free. $5 Fine, which plays contemporary country and classic rock, is coming to the Skagit Valley Casino Resort's Winners Lounge for two shows July 18-19.

The city is looking for volunteers to create pro and con statements for the penny-per-gallon gasoline tax measure that will be on the November ballot.

"We are opening tomorrow at 4:20 p.m. We'll be open 'til midnight. We'll let our customers sleep in," said Aaron Nelson, senior vice president of operations for 2020 Solutions.

A 21-year-old Ferndale man returning to the United States on the Fourth of July was arrested on suspicion of raping two teenagers and a third girl younger than 10. Police opened a case against Brandon James John in October 2012 when two girls came forward to police to report he had sexual contact with them.

Kristen Dahl fills the 32-gallon tank of her Dodge Ram truck with diesel fuel in Ferndale March 17, 2005.

Employees get ready for the first day of marijuana sales at 2020 Solutions in Bellingham, Monday, July 7, 2014.

When I return from communist Poland to the USA, we purchase the house. Since 2005, after many attempts, we secured permits in 2010.

Two years ago, Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County took a huge leap of faith: we decided to turn our single family home in Ferndale into a triplex.

Employee April Gates, left, investor Ward Nelson and employee Anna Lallas prepare to open the Top Shelf Cannabis store in Bellingham during training Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

The 2014 summer saltwater salmon fishing got underway Tuesday, July 1, and the fairweather season's first angling contest is just around the corner.

Endorsements of the candidates whom Whatcom County voters will see on their 2014 ballots have been trickling in, and I thought I'd round them up and present them here and now.

Ferndale residents could vote on whether to pay more at the pump if the City Council approves a penny-per-gallon gas tax measure for the November ballot.

Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, is part of the Happy Together Tour playing at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, 4876 Haxton Way in Ferndale.

Matney Cook is just one of the performers scheduled to appear at Grovestock 2014, a music festival starting at noon and continuing for 12 hours, Friday, July 4 at 7052 Tatlow Lane in Ferndale.

The represents yet another former Black Bear PTWin customer to convert to SMARTGov .