Public Works begins water line flush project

By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Public Works crews are doing their annual flushing of water main lines, starting this week.  This maintenance procedure cleans out mineral ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Election notice for Whatcom Conservation District board

Whatcom Conservation District is governed by a board of five supervisors, each a local resident with a mission to assist land managers with their conservation choices. Formed in 1946, ...

Community calendar for Jan. 11, 2023

Jan. 12 Winter exhibit grand opening at Jansen Art Center From 6-8 p.m. Jan. 12, the Jansen Art Center will hold a grand opening for its winter exhibits. In addition to its winter juried ...

LEGALS- January 11, 2023

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of ROMAN R. SARWAS, JR., Deceased. NO.   22-4-01168-37 PROBATE ...

Community Calendar for Jan. 4, 2023

Jan. 6 Earth to Atmosphere  Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will kick off its 2023 exhibit series with Earth to Atmosphere, featuring work by artists from Bakercreek Ceramics ...

Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, Jan. 4, 2023

Flu cases very high in Washington; DOH urges everyone take precautions The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is informing Washingtonians that the flu is spreading at a high ...

Shirley DeBoer

Shirley DeBoer On Dec. 27, 2022, Shirley DeBoer was released from her physical limitations and welcomed to her heavenly home. Shirley was born May 16, 1931, to Jack and Cora (Radder) ...

Laura Johnston

Laura Johnston Laura (Neyens) Johnston passed away Christmas morning, at the age of 79, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Laura was born Feb. 5, 1943, in Bellingham, to ...

Gas prices in 2023 to fall nearly 50 cents per gallon; $4 remains possible

National average price of gas in 2023 projected to drop, though high levels of uncertainty remain After a tumultuous year for gas prices, some relief may be on the way in 2023. The ...

Winter weather preparedness

WHATCOM — Winter storms and extreme cold can cause dangerous and life-threatening conditions. Dangers include blinding wind-driven snow, extreme cold, icy road conditions, downed ...