Laminated wood can reduce wildfire risks

Wood buildings are making a comeback in the Pacific Northwest thanks to new laminated timber products.  Even very large buildings are now constructed with laminated beams and are successfully ...

Injustice of climate justice

The doctrine of equity goes back to the British Crown’s courts called the chancery, which gave relief to individuals making claims to fairness outside the legal system. This doctrine ...

Annual Whatcom Master Gardener Plant Sale

FERNDALE — From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 7, Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave., Ferndale, will be the site of the annual Hovander Plant Sale. Tomatoes, veggies, dahlia tubers, ...

Lions squeeze by Golden Eagles

Lynden’s Dillon LeMay scores game-winner in 4-3 victory over Ferndale  By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected]  LYNDEN – The Lions encountered a formidable foe on the ...

The Art of Aging

Special art project tells stories of county’s senior citizens By Bill Helm [email protected] WHATCOM — Through portraiture, Sarah Lane feels called to show people how beautiful ...

Ferndale insists on finding a way to reopen smelter

Metalworks Skate Park is into final design, combining various elements By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Ferndale City Council on Monday made clear it wants all sides to keep ...

Kristi Dominguez signs three-year contract as Ferndale School District’s next superintendent 

By Leora Watson [email protected]  FERNDALE — On April 26, the Ferndale School Board approved a three-year superintendent contract with Kristi Dominguez. The board chose Dominguez ...

LEGALS- May 4, 2022

FERNDALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below ...