Guest Opinion: Don’t fall for ‘hype and scare tactics’ about fluoride in water

I live in Lynden, my family resides in Lynden, and I practice public health dentistry in Bellingham. I have dedicated my career to serving low-income patients and I have background ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Oct. 11, 2023

Ferndale restaurant named Best of NW FERNDALE — The Leader Block Trattoria & Bar, one of downtown Ferndale’s top restaurants, recently won a prestigious award. Leader Block ...

WCLS presents Open Book: A festival for readers

WHATCOM — Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) presents Open Book: A Festival for Readers, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road. The free ...

Whatcom County home prices hold steady despite higher loan rates

WHATCOM — Both Whatcom County and Bellingham have seen home sale prices stabilize after several years of double-digit increases, according to a new real-estate report. The median ...

Gallery: Running dead come to Ferndale

Not to be confused with the horror series The Walking Dead, runners were well enough alive during the City of Ferndale’s inaugural Zombie 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 7. Some participants ...

Raspberry yield edges up in 2023

By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — County raspberry production in 2023 was at its highest level in three years, but still not back to the high yields of 5-7 years ago. The tonnage ...

100 CREP contracts canceled

It means losing at least 804 acres of streamside projects and $482,000 in payments By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — At least 804 acres of county land have been removed from the ...

LEGALS- October 11, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re: THE RUTH E. MILLER SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST NO. 23-4-00942-37 NONPROBATE ...

Our Opinion: Which sport is the most athletic?

Joe Kramer For the Record Which sport requires the most athleticism? Looking at sports played by our local high school athletes, several come to mind, such as soccer, football, basketball, ...

Ferndale takes conference match over Oak Harbor

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor FERNDALE — The Golden Eagles swept Oak Harbor 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 25-17) on Thursday, Sept. 29, to improve to 4-4 overall and 4-3 in Northwest Conference ...