Not every school district in Whatcom County is bringing home the same report card — and some have considerably more room for improvement than others. The newly released 2027 school district rankings from Niche offer a closer look at how local districts stack up when it comes to academics, teachers, graduation rates and other measures…
A newly listed Ferndale home is offering bay views, a built-in sauna, smart-home features, and enough space for multi-generational living — all for $759,500. In a county where home prices continue to climb, it provides an interesting look at what just over three-quarters of a million dollars buys right now. Quick Snapshot First Impression At…
A man accused of causing a deadly Whatcom County crash and then fleeing the country has been confirmed dead nearly nine years after he landed on the Washington State Patrol’s “Most Wanted” list. Luciano Ailon-Garcia, a Lynden man wanted on charges of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run death, and vehicular assault, died in Guatemala after years on…
Tributes are pouring in for a father who was shot to death while protecting his girlfriend from her armed ex-husband as he allegedly attacked her in Ferndale. The harrowing incident unfolded around 3:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, at a residence in the 2300 block of Ferndale Terrace, according to Ferndale Police. Police say 46-year-old Michael…
A man died after an overnight shooting in Ferndale, and a suspect was arrested hours later following a multi-agency manhunt. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Ferndale Terrace around 3:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, after receiving reports of a shooting, according to the Ferndale Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering…
A longtime firefighter says she endured years of sexual harassment inside a Whatcom County firehouse and was punished after reporting it, according to a new lawsuit. The complaint, filed in Seattle federal court Thursday, April 23, alleges Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 in Ferndale fostered a workplace where harassment of female employees was tolerated…
