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Man Dies After Overnight Shooting In Ferndale

Michael MashburnMay 8, 2026May 8, 202601 mins

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…

Whatcom Fire District Allowed Years Of Sexual Harassment, Punished Whistleblower: Lawsuit

Michael MashburnApril 28, 2026April 29, 202604 mins

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…