Ferndale City Council talks 2023 budget

Remaining federal ARPA money could go to general fund  By Cal Bratt For the Record  FERNDALE — Going over two hours, the Ferndale City Council recently incorporated its first of ...

At the border: ‘I just walked all the way from Mexico’

Van Driel family surprised by 2,000-mile walker at Lynden obelisk  By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM – The Van Driel family had just settled into one of their across-the-ditch ...

Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, Oct. 5, 2022

Gas prices skyrocket 46 cents on average in past week  Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 46.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $5.19/g on Oct. 3, according ...

Letters to the Editor: Oct. 5, 2022

County lacks sufficient quality childcare  Editor, Whatcom County, like much of the nation, lacks sufficient quality childcare and educational opportunities for children from birth ...

Karla Zamzow

Karla Zamzow  Surrounded by her loving family, Karla Anne Zamzow, at age 68, died peacefully on Sept. 22 after a courageous battle with ALS.  Karla fought like a warrior, battling ...

William Leenders

William Leenders, age 90, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27. William was born on Aug. 3, 1932. Arrangements are pending. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses.

David Schweigert

David Schweigert  Dave Schweigert, age 85, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at home in Ferndale with his wife Lena of 62 years by his side. Dave ...

Barbara & Dwayne Dunlap

Barbara Dunlap  Dwayne Dunlap  Barbara Dunlap passed away on Oct. 16, 2021 at the age of 96. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Advent Christian Church in Sumas ...

Randall Wright

Randall Wright Randall Scott Wright, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 25.  Randall was born February 6, 1946, in Sumas to parents Evan and Hazel Wright. ...

Jack Pomeroy

Jack Pomeroy  Jack Dale Pomeroy, age 90, of Sumas, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Friday, Sept. 16.  Jack was born July 25, 1932 in Bellingham to parents Thomas ...