Idled aluminum smelter to restart?

Media reports efforts of Blue Wolf working with Alcoa, BPA By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — An effort is being made to restart the idled former Intalco aluminum smelter at Cherry ...

FEMA opens newest disaster recovery center in Ferndale

By Leora Watson  [email protected] FERNDALE — In response to the November flooding, FEMA has opened several disaster recovery centers across Whatcom County. FEMA has opened ...

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help with cold cases

By Elisa Claassen For the Record WHATCOM — Grieving the loss of her parents, Leah Roberts left her North Carolina home for a road trip that took her to Whatcom County. That was on ...

Ferndale seeks public help shaping 2022 parks activities

The City of Ferndale is gearing up for a full slate of park activities this summer and they are asking the public’s help in selecting movies, bands and activities to host. Despite ...

Golden Eagles erase huge deficit, fall 65-63 to Blaine on senior night

Ferndale misses game-winning three-pointer after trailing by 17 in the last game in Golden Eagles gym FERNDALE – The magic was in the air, and the environment was certainly there. ...

Disaster Recovery Center to open at Lummi Nation Administration Center

A Disaster Recovery Center, jointly operated by FEMA and the Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division, will open in the Lummi Nation on Tuesday, Feb. 8, ...

Community Calendar for Feb. 2, 2022

The groom has cold feet The Claire Theater’s next performance is The Groom Has Cold Feet. This show, directed by Laura Nelson, will be at The Claire Theater Feb. 10-13, 17-20 and ...

Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Feb. 2, 2022

Washington communities eligible for FEMA Public Assistance LACEY, Wash. – Local and tribal governments and certain nonprofit organizations in communities affected by the severe storms, ...

Betty Piersma

Betty Piersma Betty Piersma passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 30 at St. Joseph Hospital. She is remembered as a classy lady, loving and beautiful. Betty was born on Aug. 27, ...

John Kooy

John Kooy John Kooy Jr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 29 at the age of 99. John was born on July 2, 1922 on the family farm near Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada. His parents were John and ...