Letters to the Editor: Aug. 14, 2024

Letter: Fire Levy Lid Lift fails Editor, During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a fire levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Aug. 14, 2024

WCSO arrests Blaine man after 7-hour standoff WHATCOM — On Aug. 2, Whatcom County Sherriff’s deputies received a report regarding an alleged assault involving Tristen Alexander, ...

Community calendar for Aug. 14, 2024

Second Tuesday of each month Whatcom DBSA support group (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Chestnut Professional ...

Owen’s Day in the Dirt celebrates life of Ferndale boy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 18, Hannegan Speedway will hold Owen’s Day in the Dirt. The memorial event will be held in honor of the life and memory of Owen ...

Ferndale City Council talks youth sports, building amendments

Ferndale focuses on community By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council heard a presentation during the Aug. 5 meeting regarding Ferndale Youth Sports, ...

Ferndale School Board considers changes to cell phone policy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale School Board recently reviewed potential changes to their policy regarding cell phone usage in class.  The board’s July 30 ...

Juanita ‘Janie’ Luna

Juanita “Janie” Luna, 81 years old, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. Janie was born on July 24, 1943, in Ed Couch, TX to Jesus and ...

Robert Linzie Lewis

Robert Linzie Lewis, 75 of New Orleans, LA, the third child of William Chester Lewis and Hazel P. Lewis, who proceeded him in death. As a youngster, he was called Bob by his family, ...

Marjorie Doris Clark

Marjorie Doris Clark, 66 years old, of Lynden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2024. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Bellingham ...

Richard Honstein

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, grandpa and friend Richard Edward Honstein who passed away in Lynden on July 30, 2024 at the age ...