Whatcom County News Briefs: July 3, 2024

Berry Best Photo Contest LYNDEN — Once again, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and the Lynden Tribune have partnered in the annual Berry Best Photo Contest, a component of the annual ...

SAR has land, but still no building, deadline to move is end of 2024 

By Elisa Claassen For the Record EVERSON — Time is running down and Whatcom County Search and Rescue (WCSAR) members are no closer to having their new building in Everson. WCSAR found ...

Lummi Nation celebrates new health center

BELLINGHAM — On June 28, elders, leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Lummi Nation Health Center, which will allow the Tribal Nation to serve more ...

Community calendar for July 3, 2024

July 4 Freedom Parade Join the Lynden VFW 9301 on July 4 to honor the nation’s independence and to stand up for cherished freedoms. At 1 p.m., bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a pre-parade ...

Whatcom Fire Chief Larry Hoffman retires

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When Larry Hoffman first began his career as a firefighter, Ferndale was a very different place.  “When I first started out, Ferndale ...

Ferndale School Board passes 2024-25 budget

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On June 26, the Ferndale School Board adopted the district’s 2024-25 budget. With three members present at this special meeting, the board ...

Barbara Jo Lincoln

Barbara Jo Lincoln, age 88, of Ferndale passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Bellingham and was born in San Bernardino, California on Dec. 21, 1935 to Allen P. and Mabel N. (Anderson) ...

Letters to the editor: June 26, 2024

Letter: This year’s Tractor Trot a big success Editor, The 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot is behind us. As a humbled race director, I have so many people to thank as this event would ...

Whatcom Land Title CEO earns prestigious state award

Bill Ronhaar receives lifetime achievement award  LYNDEN — Bill Ronhaar, CEO of Whatcom Land Title, recently received a rare state award from his industry. Ronhaar was presented ...

New summer tour season at Pioneer Park

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 20, Ferndale history was brought back to life as the Ferndale Heritage Society began its 2024 summer cabin touring season at Pioneer ...