John Van Hofwegen

John Van Hofwegen John Van Hofwegen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, just 18 days after he was diagnosed with end stage esophageal and liver cancer. ...

Sheryl Renee Tolsma

Sheryl Renee Tolsma Sheryl Renee Tolsma, age 65, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 3, 2023, after suffering several years with chronic illness. She loved her family, ...

Are 4/20 events influencing youth to use cannabis?

Marijuana is legal in Washington for medical and recreational use. 4/20 events become a big celebration in the state and draw large crowds. The recreational cannabis industry remains ...

Nicholas John ‘Nick’ Brossoit

Nicholas John ‘Nick’ Brossoit Nicholas John Brossoit, age 64, died peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in ...

Esther Elise Eley

Esther Elise Eley Esther Elise Eley of Blaine, age 74, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 8. She was surrounded by her husband, daughter and her loving ...

Gerald Vander Kooi

Gerald Vander Kooi Gerald Keith Vander Kooi, age 74, went to be with Jesus on April 13, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Gerald was born March 11, 1949 to Mildred ...

My Son Pinocchio at The Claire Theater

By Bill Helm Editor LYNDEN — Anyone who has seen The Adventures of Pinocchio would notice how different it is from My Son Pinocchio. As Pinocchio is told through the eyes of the animated ...

Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, April 19, 2023

National Drug Take Back Day FERNDALE— Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., stop by the Ferndale Police Department, 2220 Main St., to dispose of your unused or expired medication. ...

Home sales plunge in first quarter, but not prices

WHATCOM — The rise in mortgage rates over the past year significantly affected how many Whatcom County homes were sold in the first quarter compared to a year ago.  But not their ...

Ferndale hires new finance director

Gurdeep Bains has New Zealand roots, CPA experience in U.S., Canada By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — The city welcomes Gurdeep Bains as its new finance director.  The Ferndale ...