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Ferndale Almanac 2023: Social media and a salon

Nothing else needed for this young business owner to make other people shine By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Growing up in northern Whatcom County, Rainy Kiel’s idea ...

Ferndale resident uses wood to create art

Father-son moment becomes woodturning hobby, then business for James Clevenger By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Just more than a decade ago, James Clevenger traveled south ...

A hobby and business

Ferndale owner gives folks an opportunity to begin or continue finding hidden sports card gems  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — John Sandstrom’s passion for collecting ...

Charyut, Joon Bi, Sijak! (Attention, ready, begin)

USTA Martial Arts taekwondo instructors teach students respect and bodily health one board at a time  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter WHATCOM — Master Joshua Ross’ first introduction ...

Summer market in full bloom

Family-operated business hosts weekend event in Ferndale By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record  FERNDALE — On a sunny and slightly windy Saturday afternoon down North Star Road, the ...

Mother, daughters sell sweets at Ferndale Farmers Market

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When most people hear her about Ana Rose Sweets, they assume the business owner must be none other than Ana Rose. But Jennifer Beaty, the ...

Crafting hobby turns into successful business

Cara Jacques hears her candles look ‘too pretty to burn,’ but she wants people to burn them anyways By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — It takes a lot of work for a passion ...

Lorraine’s Window Coverings: A family focused company

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter BELLINGHAM — Starting a new business often means taking a leap of faith, betting on yourself and believing in the skills you have. This is exactly ...

Uncle Jesse’s Pottery opens in downtown Ferndale

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — As of Saturday, March 25, a new storefront is decorating downtown Ferndale with art you can watch take shape right in front of you, and ...

Larsen visits north Whatcom leaders

Roger Janssen, left, president and CEO of 3DX Industries, Inc., talks with Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) during a tour Thursday, Feb. 16 of the company’s facility in Ferndale’s Grandview ...