Community calendar for May 17, 2023

June 10 Annual kids fishing derby June 10 is the day for the Loyal Order of Camels Club’s annual kids fishing derby. Held at Fishtrap Creek/Lynden City Park, registration is free ...

Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, May 17, 2023

Ferndale woman named Summa Cum Laude FERNDALE — On May 12, Hannah Murphy of Ferndale was one of seven students named Summa Cum Laude at McNeese State University.  The university, ...

Candidate filing begins

For Ferndale, incumbent mayor and three councilors all seek reelection By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — On Monday, Satpal Sidhu filed for a second term as County Executive, setting ...

Plants with a dose of education

The annual Whatcom Master Gardener In-Person Plant Sale, on May 13, added a dose of education to its event this year. In addition to the thousands of perennials, natives, fruits, tomatoes, ...

City of Ferndale announces 2023 Summer of Fun activities

FERNDALE — Whether you like circus performers, live music, stargazing or movies, there is something for everyone in Ferndale’s parks this summer. The City of Ferndale has announced ...

LEGALS- May 17, 2023

FERNDALE Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of May 15, 2023. Ordinance #2220 An ordinance amending the unified fee schedule ...

Washington Water Supply outlook report for May now available

SPOKANE VALLEY — With April temperatures remaining below normal for most of the month, snowpack continued to increase. However, by month’s end, net loss equaled net gain as averaged ...

Whatcom County Tourism announces new marketing, destination sales directors

BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) has promoted Amber Vinup to marketing director and has hired Katy Willis as director of destination sales.  Vinup has been with BWCT since ...

Gary Morgan likes meat-packing as it once was

By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — At their place on East Pole Road, only a roadside sign frame is a hint of the business Gary and Irene Morgan used to carry on here, and by extension ...

Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2023

Highest standards needed for highest court Editor, Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why. The nine justices on the Supreme Court are the only federal ...