Letters to the Editor — Jan. 19, 2022

Ferndale School District levy on Feb. 8 ballot Editor, Ferndale School District has an Operations and School Programs Levy on the Feb. 8 ballot. I want to remind voters that levies ...

GUEST OPINION: Do what you want, or do what you can

Elisa Claassen for the Record My dad has been gone just over 30 years. One of his favorite phrases to an overly-inspiring teen, and then a floundering 20-something, who wanted the sun, ...

Lummi Nation students prepare for Spaceflight Experiments Program

Students at Lummi Nation School are preparing for liftoff. Exciting scientific work has been underway for students participating in The Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) ...

Frank Lands named NPS regional director

WASHINGTON — The National Park Service has named Frank Lands its regional director for parks in the pacific west, which covers Department of the Interior Regions 8, 9, 10 and 12. ...

Community Calendar for Jan. 19, 2022

Sweet N’ Juicy at Main Street Bar & Grill Main Street Bar & Grill presents Sweet N’ Juicy, at 9 p.m. Feb. 5. Main Street Bar & Grill is at 2005 Main St., Ferndale. The ...

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Joshua Amberson works on behalf of clients

By Bill Helm [email protected] WHATCOM — Growing up, Joshua Amberson wanted to become a professional baseball player. Although he sustained injuries while pitching at San Jose ...

Second isolation/quarantine site opens at Civic Field

Stadium’s locker room can accommodate 25 guests, will be staffed by healthcare provider By Leora Watson  [email protected]  WHATCOM — Due to a drastic increase in COVID-19 ...

Sen. Sefzik meets Sumas flood victims

Elisa Claassen For the Record SUMAS — Simon Sefzik accepted an invitation to Sumas on Jan. 16 as one of his first local official visits his first week as Washington state’s newly-appointed ...

Ferndale seeks skatepark design ideas, public meeting on Jan. 26

Survey follows 6 p.m. live webinar Cal Bratt for the Record FERNDALE — Calling all skaters and riders, the City of Ferndale wants to hear from you. The city will host a live webinar ...

Stage 1 air quality burn ban called for Columbia Valley in Whatcom County

The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 1 air quality burn ban beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 in the Columbia Valley urban growth area. The area includes the Peaceful ...