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Posted: Monday, 09 November 2009 6:17AM

Ferndale Graduate Killed In Action In Afghanistan




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CUSTER, Wash. -- A memorial service is being held this week for a Whatcom County soldier who died in Afghanistan.

Ferndale High School graduate Aaron Aamot drove his Stryker vehicle over a buried explosive last Thursday.

The 22-year-old from Custer was in the 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division based at Fort Lewis.

Eight soldiers in the brigade were killed on a single day last week.

Bellingham Elementary School Kids Getting New Schedule


Bellingham's kindergarteners will be in school all-day, every-other-day unless their parents pay for them to attend daily.

Lynden, Bellingham Schools Narrow Superintendent Search


The Lynden School District has three finalists for superintendent, Bellingham should have its top choices by the end of the week.

Two Rape Cases Heard In Whatcom County Superior Court


Both trials started last Monday; a case involving the rape of a Western Washington University student could be decided soon.

Alcohol-Related Crash Injures Two Near Everson


A driver was taken to Saint Joseph Hospital after troopers say his car crossed the center line and hit a pick-up truck head-on.

Northwest Women's Hall of Fame Recognizes Four Locals


The 12th annual Women's Hall of Fame Dinner is happening on March 21st.

Local Men Arrested After Drug Sting


Both men allegedly sold cocaine to agents repeatedly during a three month investigation.

Bellingham Police Seek Help Locating Car in Hit and Run


A hit and run accident on Wednesday night has left a Bellingham man in critical condition.

Winter in Full Swing at Baker Ski Area


Don’t say goodbye to winter just yet

Political Races See Familiar Faces in Different Places


Local politics are heating up

Top Businesses Honored at Annual Awards Banquet


Annual banquet was sponsored by the Northwest Business Monthly Magazine

Doug Ericksen Will Run For Brandland's State Senate Seat


Ericksen made the announcement on the KGMI Morning News Thursday, after Brandland announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over WTA Tax Ballot Language


WTA Spokesperson: “We believe that this language will give local voters a very clear sense of what it is they’re being asked to decide.”

State Senator Dale Brandland Will Not Seek Re-election


Brandland announced Wednesday that he will not seek a third term in Olympia this fall.

Deputies Chase Wanted Maple Falls Man Into Woods


Sergeant: He "attempted to flee the deputy by driving over a couple of large boulders, causing his canopy to fall off his vehicle."
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