Kay Lynn Schufreider

Kay Lynn Schufreider, 80, died Dec. 7, 2023, at Valley Medical Center of complications from pneumonia and COVID-19. Kay was born April 27, 1943, in Whatcom County to parents Howard ...

Timothy Jasper Martin Jr.

Timothy Jasper Martin Jr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2024, just shy of his 85th birthday. Tim was born on March 2, 1939, to parents Timothy Sr. and Bertha Martin in Patterson, ...

Carolyn Ardith Van Mersbergen

Carolyn Ardith Van Mersbergen went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at the age of 87. Carolyn was born to B.C. and Henrietta (Schemper) Van Kooten as the fifth ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Barn Buddies hold first meeting of 2024

BARN BUDDIES By Norah Allen Barn Buddies Club Reporter On Jan. 27, Barn Buddies 4-H Club had its first meeting of the new year. The meeting was held at the home of club leader Debbie ...

Letters to the Editor — Feb. 14, 2024

LETTER: New Lyndenite keeping connected with the Tribune Editor, I so enjoyed your powerful commentary in the Feb. 7 Lynden Tribune titled, “You can love the job you’ve got.” ...

National FFA Week is Feb. 17-24

Recognizing our career skills students Each year, FFA chapters around Whatcom County celebrate National FFA Week. This year, National FFA Week is Feb. 17-24. The National FFA website, ...

COUNTRY LIFE: With February comes anticipation of spring

IN BLOOM I love the excitement of a good winter storm, but once February rolls around, my mind starts shifting to the anticipation of spring. With mild temperatures and sunny days teasing ...

Custer resident/US Merchant Marine Academy student awarded two scholarships 

CUSTER —  Ellary Boyd, a US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) senior at Kings Point, NY, was awarded two scholarships at the 2023 Newark Connie Award reception in New Jersey.  Boyd ...

Ferndale School District voters pass levy

By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — As of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Ferndale’s voters have passed a $64M educational programs and operations replacement levy (EP&O) with more than ...

Ferndale Chamber grows by 10% in 2023

New executive director shares goals for 2024 By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — In 2023, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce grew by 26 members. It is because of its 244 members, Hayden ...