FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council discussed the future of the Downtown Catalyst Incentive Program during its meeting on Monday, April 7.
Public comment open through April 22
Marlenne Barragan Hernandez celebrated
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Kiwanis Club puts on and supports a variety of programs and activities throughout the year, largely with funds raised from one of two flower basket fundraisers they put on each year.
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The Ferndale City Council met on April 7 to discuss the catalyst program and amendments to the rate assistance program. They also received a presentation from Communities in Schools of Whatcom-Skagit and of a recent trip select staff took to Iceland. Council members Jon Mutchler and Ali Hawk…
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Public comment open through April 22
LYNDEN — The Lynden City Council was set to vote on Monday, April 7, on a proposal to finalize a latecomer agreement for nearly $1.1 million in sewer infrastructure upgrades along Guide Meridian. The decision could directly impact property owners in the area, who may be required to pay asses…
District wants to build new middle school
Donald Bruinsma, age 66, of Everson, passed away at home on Friday, April 4, 2025. His graveside committal will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11 at Sumas Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Second Christian Reformed Church, Lynden.
Kelli Elizabeth (Clay) Merritz, born Sept. 3, 1987 in Everett, passed away March 19, 2025 in Claremont, New Hampshire.
Lynden Public Schools Foundation raises money, offers scholarships
Friends and relatives are welcome to help Virgil Gene DeMaris celebrate his 100th birthday on April 11 at Lynden Manor. Gene was born in 1925 in Askov, Minnesota to parents Grant and Astrid DeMaris. A retired drywall contractor, Gene was married 66 years to his wife Mercedes. They have four …
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Marlenne Barragan Hernandez celebrated
First day of school scheduled for Aug. 28
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Kiwanis Club puts on and supports a variety of programs and activities throughout the year, largely with funds raised from one of two flower basket fundraisers they put on each year.
Apply until April 23 for Lynden Lions scholarships
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The Ferndale City Council met on April 7 to discuss the catalyst program and amendments to the rate assistance program. They also received a presentation from Communities in Schools of Whatcom-Skagit and of a recent trip select staff took to Iceland. Council members Jon Mutchler and Ali Hawk…
The Lynden City Council held a public hearing during its April 7 meeting regarding the Guide Meridian Sewer Latecomer agreement. The Fluoride discussion will be included in the April 21 meeting. More on the Lynden City Council’s April 7 meeting at LyndenTribune.com. (Racquel Muncy/Lynden Tribune)
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Josh Andres was celebrated for becoming Eagle Scout on April 6 at Ferndale Pioneer Park Pavilion. Andres’s Eagle Scout project was to restore the Lynden Jail building that resides in Pioneer Village. For a gallery of photographs visit FerndaleRecord.com.(Photos courtesy Linda Harkleroad)
Former Lynden School Board Member Steve Jilk, pictured in 2021, is on the Lynden Public Schools Foundation's board. According to Jilk, the board has discussed adding new members, "broaden the makeup of the board to include community members that connect to businesses and other specific areas…
WHATCOM — As spring break rolls in, several Northwest Conference softball teams are taking time to regroup after a flurry of early April action.
LSU commit undergoes Tommy John surgery, eyes return in December
LYNDEN —- Lynden Christian boys soccer heads into spring break with a 3-5-1 record coming off a district championship game appearance last season. Head coach Chad Fakkema quickly points out the difference between this season and last.
WHATCOM — Lynden Christian and Lynden split team titles at a tri-meet hosted by Lynden Christian on April 2, with Lynden Christian winning the girls competition and Lynden taking first on the boys side.
LYNDEN — Lynden School District has refinances its municipal bonds, a move that will save the district’s taxpayers more than $1.3 million.
EVERSON — Last year, Nooksack Valley High School held a visioning session and asked students, staff and community what they want to see more of around the high school.
EVERSON — Nooksack Valley School District is able to meet a variety of needs for students that are far above the work happening in the classroom with the support of the community and those who have donated to the Youth Support Fund.
EVERSON — The Everson City Council thanked its public works staff during its Tuesday, March 25 meeting for the care they took to make sure the water was safe and the water main was taken care of quickly and efficiently after a break occurred on the evening of March 18.
At approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, Lynden Police Department and Whatcom County Fire and EMS responded to an accident on Main Street in the vicinity of Meadow Lane in Lynden. Responders found a Cadillac SUV upside down, which they learned had hit a Ford Flex that was parked along the …
FERNDALE – The Custer safety rest area along southbound Interstate 5 is closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 3 for maintenance.
LYNDEN — After an outpouring of community support, Ahmad Hamrah and his wife Tahmina Zalmai are one step closer to reuniting with their baby daughter. However, they are not out of the woods yet.
Letter: RMD letter was ‘inaccurate and confused’
I was recently surprised to learn that the Lynden School District is considering whether to provide its school board members with financial compensation in the form of a stipend. While I greatly respect the time and effort that board members dedicate to our schools, I firmly believe that ser…
BELLINGHAM — Wednesday morning, April 2, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Mt. Baker Roofing in Bellingham and took 37 individuals to the detention facility in Tacoma. According to a statement from an ICE spokesperson, a federal search warrant was executed based on an ongoing crimin…
WHATCOM — On March 28, the Whatcom County Library System’s Board of Trustees approved a library levy lid lift resolution for the Aug. 5 primary election ballot.
Juniors Israel Putnam and Iggy Frost each win 5 of 5 games in Theresa Tromp Chess Tournament
Lynden resident Paul Niemi, Jansen Art Center instructor Lori VanEtta have collaborative exhibit at Bellingham’s Voxel Gallery
Lynden announces second Spud Sale
FERNDALE — Just shy of its 35-year anniversary, Carl’s Mower & Saw experienced its second break-in in two years.
Hank Hornstra passed away peacefully and went home to his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025 in Lynden at the age of 90.
June Rose LaBounty Filbert was born on April 3, 1928 in Whatcom County and passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2025.
Myra Mae (Groen) Kortus was born to William and Mamie Groen in Hull, North Dakota on Sept. 1, 1936.
LYNDEN — Thursday, the Lynden School Board is expected to decide whether the district’s students will begin the 2025-2026 school year before or after Labor Day.
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Roberta Kay Bass, 83, from Lynden, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 27, 2024. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Hilda Gloria Camacho gained her angel wings on Jan. 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
LC baseball holds the best overall record among North Whatcom baseball teams at 6-1. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
WHATCOM — Meridian, Mount Baker and Nooksack Valley all remain winless in league play after another week of Northwest Conference boys soccer results.
LYNDEN — Matthew Carroll was almost untouchable on the mound Tuesday night and hurled a complete-game one-hitter with 12 strikeouts that led Lynden past Blaine, 4-0, at home.
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