Patricia ‘Tricia’ Dykstra

Patricia Ann (Smith) Dykstra, age 49, departed this life on Aug. 10, 2023 to embrace a new life in heaven. She endured a tough battle with acute myeloid leukemia. However, she did not ...

Gallery: 2023 Northwest Washington Fair: Week 1

Held in Lynden’s backyard at the fairgrounds, this year’s Northwest Washington Fair got rolling with the Demolition Derby from Aug. 10-11. In addition to the annual Ferris wheel, ...

A hobby and business

Ferndale owner gives folks an opportunity to begin or continue finding hidden sports card gems  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — John Sandstrom’s passion for collecting ...

From public to private sector

Former Ferndale communications head Riley Sweeney looks back at eight years supporting community By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Writing press releases, listening to people’s ...

Former soldier serves new community as vet

From Israel to Washington, a veterinarian’s care for animals shines through at Kulshan hospital  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter WHATCOM — Dr. Nikoline Baron was born in Denmark ...

Nonprofit aims to fill nursing assistant gap

By Patti Rowlson For the Record Lynden Healthcare Education launched earlier this year WHATCOM — As the population ages, the likelihood they will need medical care continues to grow. ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Aug. 16, 2023

Whatcom READS announces Oct. 15 submission deadline for annual writing challenge WHATCOM — Whatcom READS invites writers of all ages and experience levels to submit original work ...

Official primary election results

With nearly 160,000 registered voters in Whatcom County, 57,786 voters participated in the Aug. 2 primary election, the Whatcom County Election Division reported. This means 36.17% of ...

LEGALS- August 16, 2023

FERNDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed comprehensive plan amendment described below. Pursuant to Section ...

Ferndale police look for suspect in Haggen robbery

FERNDALE — Just before 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 15, Ferndale police were dispatched to an armed robbery at the Haggen grocery store at 1815 Main St. According to an Aug. 15 press release ...