An appeal for kindness in the face of conflict

By Jon Mutchler Ferndale mayor   During the wretched days of Jim Crow, minorities relied upon the Green-Book (by Victor H. Green) to find hotels, restaurants, barbers and salons ...

No dreamin’ now, Mariners are for real

Sunday’s 1-0 win epitomized this amazing team, now 23 games over .500 By Eric Trent for the Ferndale Record   SEATTLE — It’s like “Groundhog Day,” but in a good way.   Unlike ...

Penny Stinkers in the park

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Council members, mayor learn at AWC conference

Mayor Jon Mutchler, council members Cathy Watson, Rebecca Xczar attended Yakima event By Brent Lindquist [email protected] YAKIMA — Not all small cities are alike, but several ...

Family’s water lawsuit highlights ‘over-regulation’ challenges

Meanwhile, Whatcom County is adjusting for Hirst decision By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] LAUREL — When Anthony and Marianne Karuza platted three single-family home lots ...

Ferndale woman dead following Thursday crash

Vehicular homicide suspected FERNDALE — A woman is dead following a Thursday-night car crash on Interstate 5 near Grandview Road. Makyla Carpenter, 18, of Ferndale, was a passenger ...

County approves tent encampment ordinance helping homeless

Council votes 6-0 in favor of interim regulations By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   BELLINGHAM — It was a positive day for HomesNOW! organizers and volunteers who came ...

Pedestrian struck early Sunday along Lummi Shore Road

Also, one hurt in ATV crash in Peaceful Valley   WHATCOM ­— Early Sunday, June 24, a pedestrian was struck and injured by a pickup in the 3700 block of Lummi Shore Road and eventually ...

Fireworks discharge times vary

It’s illegal to use reservation-bought fireworks off reservation By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM — Sales of consumer fireworks across the state begin at noon ...

Conservation District election still in limbo

What happened March 13 may be settled by state on July 19 By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   LYNDEN ­— Back on March 13, an election for a Whatcom Conservation District ...