Ferndale School Board passes 2024-25 budget

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On June 26, the Ferndale School Board adopted the district’s 2024-25 budget. With three members present at this special meeting, the board ...

Letters to the editor: June 26, 2024

Letter: This year’s Tractor Trot a big success Editor, The 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot is behind us. As a humbled race director, I have so many people to thank as this event would ...

Whatcom Land Title CEO earns prestigious state award

Bill Ronhaar receives lifetime achievement award  LYNDEN — Bill Ronhaar, CEO of Whatcom Land Title, recently received a rare state award from his industry. Ronhaar was presented ...

New summer tour season at Pioneer Park

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 20, Ferndale history was brought back to life as the Ferndale Heritage Society began its 2024 summer cabin touring season at Pioneer ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: June 26, 2024

Logic and accuracy test BELLINGHAM — The official logic and accuracy (L&A) test is conducted by Whatcom County election personnel. The L&A Test is a test intended to verify ...

Indoor lacrosse league a short drive from Whatcom County

Merrick Parnell For the Record LANGLEY, B.C. — There is a little-known pastime just across the border that entertains folks in the spring and summer. The Western Lacrosse League is ...

Future funding for organizational grants

Ferndale City Council approves putting ARPA funds toward program  By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council had a healthy discussion during its meeting ...

Former pitching prospect makes Ferndale his home

Local realtor Joshua Amberson remains involved in community, looks to make positive impact By Joe Kramer Sports Editor FERNDALE — Joshua Amberson, once a promising pitching prospect, ...

Community calendar for June 26, 2024

July 12 LC 36th annual golf tournament Friends of Lynden Christian hosts a golf tournament fundraiser each year. This year’s tournament, now in its 36th year, will take place at ...

Visitors spent $750.8M in Whatcom County in 2023

Visit Bellingham WHATCOM — Data released by Tourism Economics reveals that visitor spending increased in 2023, growing 9.1% from 2022 for an annual total of $750.8M in spending and ...