Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2022

Lynden Lions to hold veterans celebration Editor, Over the past month plus, we’ve seen many letters to the editor filled with politics. Well, take a break. I would like to express ...

Open letter urges school district to rehire unvaccinated drivers

An amazing thing happened at Ferndale’s School Board meeting on Oct. 25. The veil was lifted for the board members and administration and all who were gathered, as a record number ...

Barbara Oltman

Barbara Oltman  Barbara Helen Oltman, 91, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Saturday, Oct. 29.  Barbara was born on Aug. 23, 1931 to parents John and Thelma (Viereck) Harrison, ...

Kathryn Holz

Kathryn Holz Kathryn Marie Holz passed away Oct. 25 at home after a long battle with cancer. Kathryn was born April 10, 1947, in Bellingham to Rich and Bea Amos. She leaves behind her ...

Alton Gregor

Alton Gregor  Alton J. Gregor, 94, an elementary school principal and Korean War veteran formerly of Bellingham, died Oct. 27 in Wenatchee after a brief illness. A proud Whatcom County ...

Ferndale celebrates All Hallows’ Eve

Halloween haunted the streets of Ferndale on Saturday, Oct. 29. Trick or treaters in elaborate costumes roamed down Main Street with overflowing bags of candy, kids and adults braved ...

SALUTE TO VETERANS: Ferndale man proud to have served

Jerry Ward says Navy gave him ‘very good start to success’  By Bill Helm Editor  FERNDALE — After 20 years flying around the world it’s only reasonable you’d have a few ...

Trina Hall returns home to Ferndale schools

District’s new executive director of special education  By Leora Watson Staff Reporter  FERNDALE — Having grown up in Ferndale, Trina Hall had always hoped to come back to work ...

City of Ferndale hosts who-dunnit at Pioneer Park

Third Mystery in the Park event  By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — Thursday, Oct. 27, 1932. Ferndale. Two young ladies walk along the Nooksack River. One of the young ladies goes missing ...

Ferndale soccer season ends after 2-1 loss to Everett

Ferndale loses bid for 3A district tournament By Nathan Schumock  Sports Editor  BELLINGHAM — The Ferndale girls soccer season ends as they fell to Everett 2-1, during a torrential ...