Joel Skip Andrew

Joel Skip Andrew, the Jojo Beast. In true trickster fashion, he arrived in heaven at 20 years old, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He is the best. He is a BAMF. He is more loyal than anyone ...

Ruth Jane Hyink

Ruth Jane Hyink, age 94, of Lynden, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. She was born on April 16, 1930 to Henry and Priscilla (Harmelink) VanDyke in Bellingham ...

Matthew Ryan Kortus

Matthew Ryan Kortus, age 43, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 12. Matt was born Sept. 1, 1981 in Bellingham to parents Randy and Jana (Brandt) Kortus of Lynden. Matt ...

Marlys ‘Bunk’ Dekubber

Marlys “Bunk” Dekubber passed peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024 at 6:31 p.m. after years of health issues. No matter how much pain her body bestowed on her, she always had a contagious ...

Dennis Bajema

Dennis Bajema, age 89, passed away on Oct. 17. He was the son of Harry and Tena Bajema of Lynden.  Dennis is survived by a son, Curtis, whose wife, Lori, served as Dennis’ guardian ...

Whatcom man to open Huli Board Shop in Ferndale

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — This month, longtime Whatcom County resident and lifelong skater Jesse Lian will open a skate shop in Ferndale. The shop, called Huli Board ...

Get on a pathway to success and gain paid work experience

By Scott Iddings For the Record WHATCOM — In the heart of Whatcom County, the Northwest Workforce Council (NWC) is championing a transformative approach to workforce development through ...

Letters to the editor: Nov. 20, 2024

Letter: Proactive problem-solving Editor, I want to thank you for your editorial dated Nov. 6, 2024, regarding the need for a mor reasonable approach to term limits at the federal ...

GUEST OPINION: ‘Tis the Season of Small Business and Small Business Saturday

Did you know that, according to various surveys, more than 80% of Americans trust small businesses and believe it’s important to support them? This approval rating is higher than ...

BNI looks to expand into North Whatcom County

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter WHATCOM — Later this year, businesses throughout the northern part of Whatcom County will have the opportunity to get to know each other a little better ...