Letters to the editor: May 29, 2024
Letter: Let free market do its job Editor, As a small business owner, I understand first-hand the power of competition. It forces businesses to keep costs down and quality of service ...
Whatcom County News Briefs: May 29, 2024
Ferndale police arrest juvenile suspect in Star Park shelter arson FERNDALE — On May 21, a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the Dec. 27, 2023 structure fire at Star ...
County’s Healthy Children’s Fund repeal could be on ballot
Petition drive challenges measure that passed in 2022 by just 20 votes By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — In 2022 by just 20 votes across the county, a Children’s Initiative ...
Community calendar for May 29, 2024
June 1 Lynden Farmers Day Parade Lynden’s annual Farmers Day Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1. The Lynden Farmers Day Parade is one of the longest running parades in ...
Adriana ‘Jenny’ VanHorsen
Adriana ‘Jenny’ VanHorsen, age 97, was translated to Glory on May 24, 2024.
A memorial service will be held May 30 at Second Christian Reformed Church.
Gillies Funeral Home has ...
Ferndale Schools celebrate retiring teachers
More than 500 years of experience By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Education employees of all stripes were honored at this year’s Ferndale School District’s retiree celebration. ...
Greta Lulkovich
Greta Lulkovich, age 88, left us to be with her Lord early Monday morning, May 20, 2024. Greta passed away peacefully at the Christian Care Center in Lynden, and had the opportunity ...
Remembering all who gave their lives for their country
FERNDALE — Approximately 2,000 veterans’ flags lined the Avenue of Flags at Greenacres Memorial Park just outside of Ferndale as the city held a Memorial Day remembrance. With ...
Ferndale council talks population projections, water
By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — Ferndale City Council discussed a variety of topics during its May 20 meeting, and ultimately approved 20-year population projections for ...
From ski to shining sea
WHATCOM — Cyclocross Leg racer Kort Maeda, helps her teammate pull the canoe out of the Nooksack River as some fans cheer at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. Each year, Ski ...