Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Jan. 25, 2023

Whatcom County Executive Sidhu announces run for second term WHATCOM — Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu announced that he will run for re-election. Sidhu, who was elected to ...

Dolores Elaine Swanson Bjornstad

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Dolores Elaine Swanson Bjornstad passed away at the age of 91 on Jan. 10, 2023, in Lynden, Washington. Born in ...

Fred H. Dow

Fred H. Dow, born Aug. 11, 1933, passed away peacefully of heart failure at home in Lacey on Jan. 12. Fred lived most of his adult life in Ferndale and worked for Intalco until his ...

Norma Jean Hackett

Norma Jean Hackett, age 78, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Saturday, Jan. 21. For service date and times, please inquire with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Ferndale suffers loss to top-ranked Anacortes

Ferndale battles hard despite rough season By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor FERNDALE — Top-ranked Anacortes came to town and took down Ferndale 59-38 on Friday, Jan. 20. The Golden ...

Ferndale School District salutes board of directors

By Kristi Dominguez  Superintendent We at the Ferndale School District are thrilled to honor our school board members during School Board Appreciation Month. January is when we salute ...

Whatcom County area sports schedule: Jan. 25-Feb. 4

Wednesday, Jan. 25:  Lynden vs. Anacortes girls basketball at 7:15 p.m.  Meridian @ Bellingham girls basketball at 7:15 p.m.  Meridian vs. Bellingham boys basketball at 7:15 p.m.  ...

Money committed to civic campus idea

As Zervas architects work, millions more will be sought for project By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — After a two-week delay and an hour-long discussion on Jan. 17, Ferndale ...

Ferndale Chamber holds first in-person AGM since before pandemic

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Local professionals gathered for the Ferndale Chamber Annual General Meeting for a chance to connect and learn. After putting on name tags ...

Ferndale superintendent listens, learns

At halfway point of her first year, Kristi Dominguez reflects on what she’s learned and how she wants the district to move forward By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Halfway ...