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We want to hear from Ferndale’s pioneering families

The Ferndale Record is working on our 2023 Pioneering Families publication. This special edition will insert into our July 19 Ferndale Record newspaper. Anyone whose family has been ...

Out and about: Exploring the formerly industrial Everett

By Elisa Claassen For the Record EVERETT — According to Wikipedia, Everett is the county seat and the largest city in Snohomish County. It is 25 miles north of Seattle. Everett was ...

Community Calendar for June 21, 2023

Candace Wellman July 1 Author Candace Wellman at Village Books Lynden Bellingham author Candace Wellman will be at Village Books in Lynden on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m. to tell the ...

Genealogist creates connections

Carol Signet unintentionally told her own stories while discovering her family’s By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Skilled genealogists know unearthing unexpected stories ...

Whatcom communities plan Memorial Day services

By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — This year, Whatcom County will be the site of several Memorial Day ceremonies. From noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, the Whatcom Memorial Parade will be ...

Plants with a dose of education

The annual Whatcom Master Gardener In-Person Plant Sale, on May 13, added a dose of education to its event this year. In addition to the thousands of perennials, natives, fruits, tomatoes, ...

City of Ferndale announces 2023 Summer of Fun activities

FERNDALE — Whether you like circus performers, live music, stargazing or movies, there is something for everyone in Ferndale’s parks this summer. The City of Ferndale has announced ...

Ferndale Farmers Market opens June 2

By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Soon the Ferndale Farmers Market will again fill the lot near Grocery Outlet at 1750 LaBounty Drive, bringing a splash of life and color ...

Adventurous photographer debuts art in Jansen juried exhibit

Ferndale’s Linda Bahrani travels world taking photos, finally shares them with public By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter LYNDEN — It’s easy to look at Linda Bahrani’s artwork ...

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 ...