Anthony M. ‘Tony’ Burrows

Anthony M. Burrows was called home to the Lord Jesus Christ on July 13, 2023. He was born on Nov. 25, 1939 to Harold and Dorthea Burrows. Tony, as he was known to most in the community, ...

Jerry Lee Mullan

Jerry Lee Mullan died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, peacefully at his home in Bellingham.  Jerry was born to Orbra Lee and Willa Mae Mullan in Houston Texas on Dec. 7, 1940. Jerry joined ...

Bloomquist & dahlia legacies lives on with Triple Wren

By Elisa Claassen For the Record  FERNDALE — The  Bloomquist name is akin to a rock star of the plant, or more precisely the dahlia world in Whatcom County and beyond.  For decades, ...

22 candidates for six primary races affecting North Whatcom

Melinda Cool is not running to keep her seat as Vice President of the Ferndale School Board By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — Six races, 22 candidates. That’s what this year’s primary ...

Ferndale field games

With temperatures exceeding 80 degrees on July 15, the City of Ferndale hosted a well-needed field games event at Pioneer Park. Family activities included a bouncy house, water balloon ...

Master Gardener Foundation of Whatcom County hosts third tour

Hovander Demonstration Gardens By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record FERNDALE — On a humid, warm Saturday afternoon, Hovander Homestead Park was a scenic place to visit and learn about ...

LEGALS- July 19, 2023

FERNDALE Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of July 17, 2023. Ordinance #2224 An ordinance adopting the 2022 Buildable ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: July 12, 2023

Fire levy lid lift on the August ballot; community invited to Q&A sessions BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the fire levy ...

Probationary deputy fired, arrested, investigations ongoing

WHATCOM — On Jan. 15, Austin Case was hired as a Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff. Shortly after he was hired, Case attended and completed the 720-hour-long basic law enforcement academy. ...

Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht

Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht, age 79, departed this life on July 8, 2023 to embrace her new life in heaven. She endured a long, hard fight with cancer ...