Roger Hertel

Roger Hertel passed away at his home of a cardiac arrest on July 6, 2024.  He was born in Bellingham and lived his entire life in Whatcom County.    Roger was a 1984 graduate of ...

Arlene DeBruin

Arlene DeBruin, age 89 of Lynden passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Whatcom Hospice House.  Arlene was born in Sioux County, Iowa on Feb. 14, 1935 to parents Arie and Coba (Van Den ...

Gerald Gordon Maki

Gerald Gordon Maki, May 15, 1943 – April 4, 2024 died unexpectedly in Peace Arch Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Rita on Feb. 12, 2024. He is survived by his daughter ...

Sara Frances Scott O’Grady

Sara Frances Scott O’Grady, aged 83, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, in Bellingham. Born on Aug. 11, 1940 in Cushman, Arkansas, Sara dedicated her life to her family and her ...

Margaret Ann Hanowell

Margaret Ann Hanowell, age 82, peacefully passed away on July 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Community calendar for July 10, 2024

Through Aug. 23 Farmtunes  Bellewood Farms & Distillery will host its summer concert series, Farmtunes, from 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23. The family friendly concerts present ...

Custer’s Ellary Boyd graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Ellary Maeve Boyd of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree ...

Summer meal program feeds children for free

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Since June 24, the Ferndale School District has offered a free meal service that provides breakfast and lunch to students across Whatcom ...

Fire District No. 7 searches for new fire chief

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is looking for a new fire chief. On June 28, Larry Hoffman retired after seven years as chief and 38 years ...

Prioritizing funds: Ferndale City Council continues discussion on ARPA money

Also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy, Ferndale Food Bank By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — On July 1, Ferndale City Council continued discussions on where to ...