Community calendar for Nov. 27, 2024

Through Jan. 25 Color and Line Cordata Gallery presents Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists, through Jan. 25 at Cordata Gallery, 465 W Stuart Road, Bellingham. This exhibit ...

Ferndale looking for new police chief

Kevin Turner to leave Nov. 27, will become Burlington police chief By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is now looking for a new police chief. After eight years in ...

Pioneer Park ‘all lit up and beautiful’

Ferndale Heritage Society looks forward to this year’s holiday festivities  By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Dec. 6-7, the Ferndale Heritage Society will host the 2024 ...

Ferndale City Council rejects tax increase

By Racquel Muncy For the Record  FERNDALE — To keep costs down for Ferndale residents, council voted not to increase property taxes during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18.  According ...

Antonio Machado is active in his community

‘My Latino heritage greatly influences my professional life,’ Ferndale School Board member says By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — For more than a decade now, Antonio Machado ...

Joel Skip Andrew

Joel Skip Andrew, the Jojo Beast. In true trickster fashion, he arrived in heaven at 20 years old, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He is the best. He is a BAMF. He is more loyal than anyone ...

Ruth Jane Hyink

Ruth Jane Hyink, age 94, of Lynden, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. She was born on April 16, 1930 to Henry and Priscilla (Harmelink) VanDyke in Bellingham ...

Matthew Ryan Kortus

Matthew Ryan Kortus, age 43, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 12. Matt was born Sept. 1, 1981 in Bellingham to parents Randy and Jana (Brandt) Kortus of Lynden. Matt ...

Marlys ‘Bunk’ Dekubber

Marlys “Bunk” Dekubber passed peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024 at 6:31 p.m. after years of health issues. No matter how much pain her body bestowed on her, she always had a contagious ...

Dennis Bajema

Dennis Bajema, age 89, passed away on Oct. 17. He was the son of Harry and Tena Bajema of Lynden.  Dennis is survived by a son, Curtis, whose wife, Lori, served as Dennis’ guardian ...