Ferndale News

Due to a quirk in state elections law, candidates in all races where a party preference is given appear on the August primary ballot, even if only one or two candidates are running.

Nancy Knapp, left, explains the history of the 46 star flag to Vanessa and Alisha Whitaker, right, inside the Veterans Museum during the 118th annual Old Settlers Picnic in Ferndale's Pioneer Park on Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Ferndale.

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show appears at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at Skagit Valley Casino Resort's Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, in Bow.

The longtime BMX rider behind the new dirt jump bike park in the city hopes to organize an event called a dirt jam for September.

The future of fireworks in Ferndale is still up in the air, as City Council will continue to discuss a potential ban or restrictions at its next meeting.

Drivers should be prepared for road closures on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, for the parades that are part of the annual Old Settlers' Picnic celebrations.

Curses, Foiled AgainAfter a 17-year-old baby sitter reported a home invasion and robbery, police in Ferndale, Wash., wound up arresting the sitter, her 16-year-old boyfriend and another male suspect because the child being watched contradicted the sitter's story.

The microphone worked only part of the time, and occasionally the gymnasium walls bounced the words like a volley of loose basketballs.

Like all kids, my 12-year-old son has always looked forward to the explosive climax of Independence Day.

Whatcom County has a Public Utility District, commonly known as a PUD. The PUD is a county-wide government entity, a municipal corporation, with taxing power and a charter to perform a variety of roles and functions, such as providing water and electricity as a non-profit utility company.

A Ferndale teenager may have been trying to avoid a lit firework Wednesday afternoon, July 16, when he crawled through the back window of a moving pickup and fell from the truck bed to the road, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The band plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, at the casino's Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow.

FERNDALE — Water service went out for customers on part of Church Road Monday morning, July 14, according to the city of Ferndale’s Facebook page.

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.