Horizon teacher named Ferndale’s Educator of the Year

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 28, the Ferndale School Board named Laura Friend the district’s educator of the year for 2023-24.  At the end of each school year, ...

GUEST OPINION: Why we should always stand to honor America

Over the past eight years, kneeling during the National Anthem has gained widespread attention as a form of protest. While protected by our First Amendment right to freedom of expression, ...

Letters to the editor: June 5, 2024

Letter: Homestead’s Tea Party? Editor, With no intention of starting a debate, I need to clear up misinformation in a May 22 Lynden Tribune letter to the editor. • When someone ...

North Whatcom shines at track & field state

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor YAKIMA — North Whatcom’s representation was high at the high school track and field state championships from May 23-25 in Yakima (1A, 1B, 2B) ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: June 5, 2024

Drop off old flags on June 14 LYNDEN — Lynden VFW Post 9301 will collect old flags at noon on Flag Day Friday, June 14 at Veterans Memorial Park, the corner of 4th and Grover streets. ...

Ferndale celebrates new projects, community engagement

Public Works Week a time for children, adults alike to appreciate city’s behind-the-scenes staff By Ava Ronning For the Record FERNDALE — On May 23, the City of Ferndale held a ...

Kristine Lynn ‘Dissy’ DeGroot-Keene

Although her earthly journey ended on May 29, 2024, it began in 1968, on a warm summer’s day on July 29, to be exact, when Kristine Lynn DeGroot- Keene, known as “Dissy” to her ...

Charles Jacob Tjoelker

Charles Jacob Tjoelker was born at home on the Lynden family farm on Jan. 1, 1931 to William and Ruby Tjoelker. He went home to heaven May 25, 2024. By whatever name you knew him, Charles, ...

Lena Tjoelker Jones

Lena Tjoelker Jones was born in Everson to Peter and Anna (Oordt) Tjoelker. She was the middle of nine siblings, and often remarked, the middle child is the least spoiled. Her father ...

Owen Benjamin Morton

On May 17, 2024, Owen Benjamin Morton tragically died as a result of a dirt bike accident at Hannegan Speedway. At just 14 years old, he was thrilled to be getting into racing. For ...