Ice storm slams north county

Many out of power for two to four days; PSE loses 40 transmission poles By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— An ice storm hit north Whatcom County late last week, ...

FHS senior wins VFW Democracy essay contest

David Lange won at district level; essay will now be judged statewide By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — David Lange, a senior at Ferndale High School, recently ...

High tides expected on coast

Rain Thursday could cause lowland flooding By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Higher than normal tides are happening on the West Coast from Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, ...

County Council members are sworn in Jan. 8

BELLINGHAM — The oath of office will be administered to newly elected and reelected County Council members at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in the Whatcom County Council chambers, ...

Public Meetings — Jan. 3, 2018

Thursday, Jan. 4 • Whatcom County Council, special meeting to finalize a process for appointing a new member to At-Large Position B on Jan. 9, council chambers, County Courthouse, ...

Christmas tree pickup on Jan. 6

FERNDALE — Cub Scout Pack 4026 will again be picking up unwanted Christmas trees within Ferndale city limits. Those wishing to have their tree hauled must have it out at the curb ...

Free screening of ‘Men in Black’

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is hosting a free movie night Friday, Feb. 16, in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., starting at 6:30 p.m. “Men in Black,” ...

Overnight shelter expanded in Bellingham

Lighthouse Mission works with church to create 70 spots BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries has launched two efforts to provide emergency overnight shelter for up to 70 more ...

Calendar – Week of Jan. 3, 2018

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Sylvia Bos on Jan. 3 and Meg Kreig on Jan. ...

Ferndale: Growing in 2017, learning for 2018

This is a guest column submitted to the Ferndale Record by Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler. As I’m finishing my second year as mayor of Ferndale, one thing has become crystal clear to ...