Debbie Stremler

Debbie (Deb) Stremler, age 62, of Lynden, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2024 after a long and fiercely fought battle with lung disease. Deb was born ...

Catherina ‘Rena’ Worst

Catherina “Rena” Worst passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 in Lynden. Rena was born June 1, 1943 in Hoek, Netherlands to Dingman Scheele and Johanna (de Putter) Scheele. She immigrated ...

Donald Dooyema

Donald Dooyema, born Oct. 3, 1958, in Pipestone Minnesota and was raised in Sumas sadly passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, peacefully in his apartment.  Donald spent his life traveling ...

Gaylon P. ‘Buck’ Rasmussen

Gaylon P. ‘Buck’ Rasmussen, age 74, of Bellingham, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 in Bellingham. He was born May 17, 1949 in Bellingham to parents August and Florence (Paine) Rasmussen. A ...

Wanda Shelly

Wanda Shelly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Her memorial service is pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Ferndale Public Schools Foundation to host Rock the Nest Fest fundraiser event, concert

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Foundation will host its inaugural community-wide Rock the Nest Fest on Saturday, May 18. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. The free ...

Barron acquires Veritas Media

WHATCOM — A pair of locally owned Whatcom County businesses have taken their vendor-client relationship to a much higher level. Ferndale-based Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing ...

Hansen looks at positive impacts Way Station to have on the area

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 18, 2023, construction began on the medical and social services way station facility meant to provide resources for Whatcom County ...

6 Whatcom teachers named finalists for $5,000 excellence in education award

WHATCOM — Six Whatcom County public school teachers have been named finalists for a new award that honors excellence in education. The Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award ...

Wedding announcement: David Paul Morse and Tina Marie Martin Harkness

Tina Marie Martin Harkness and David Paul Morse were married on April 20 in Ferndale. The reception was also held in Ferndale. Tina Marie’s parents are ReAnn Anderson of Camano Island ...