Genealogical society helps people learn about their past

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — First founded in 1969, the Whatcom Genealogical Society is a nonprofit educational organization based out of Ferndale. For more than 50 years, ...

Elena Martinez Ramirez

Our beloved Elena Martinez Ramirez of 88 years, a Lynden resident of over 35 years, born in Guerrero, Mexico on the 16th of August 1936, daughter of Porfirio Martinez and Lucia Montiel, ...

George Albert Pritchard

George Albert Pritchard of Blaine died at his home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from natural causes.  He was 91 years old. George was born on April 3, 1933, in Grand Valley, CO to Walter ...

Silvil J. ‘Trixie’ Strong

Silvil J. “Trixie” Strong of Everson passed away at age 93 on Thursday, Oct.17, 2024, in Lynden. Trixie was born on July 25,1931, in Adams, KS to Ray E. and Cora M. (Butterfield) ...

Jeffrey Scott VanBeek

Jeffrey Scott VanBeek, age 47, of Lynden, passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Born Aug. 3, 1977, Jeff was one of four dearly loved children born to Jerry (Sr.) and Christine VanBeek. ...

Jonathan ‘Jon’ Blair

I had the time of my life with Jonathan “Jon” Blair. Jon was born in Bellingham on Nov. 7, 1966. He went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 6, 2024, passing of lung ...

Is Whatcom County shifting blue?

Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen says he ‘often sees votes fairly evenly split’ By Troy Schulz Record Intern WHATCOM — As the Election Day 2024 fast approaches, the chairs of both the ...

Frightdale returns to Ferndale

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The City of Frightdale contest will return to haunt Ferndale residents. The Halloween themed decoration contest will return to Whatcom County ...

Ferndale woman shows her art in Jansen Art Center exhibit

Fran McReynolds is one of many artists in Jansen Art Center’s fall exhibit; Juried exhibition, also four featured artists, work on display through Jan. 11 By Troy Schulz For ...

Ferndale football crushed 63-6 by 4A Lake Stevens; volleyball defeats LC, Blaine

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor WHATCOM — Ferndale football faced 4A Lake Stevens (5-2) and lost 63-6. Despite the low scoring, the Golden Eagles rushed for 206 yards on 52 attempts. ...