GUEST OPINION: Our stories shape the stories that matter most
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell ...
GUEST OPINION: Whatcom environmentalists and farmers can agree on water rights
Can farmers and environmentalists agree? Many would find this surprising, perhaps even shocking. Far too often our polarized world focuses on our disagreements. But what if we start ...
Letters to the editor: Oct. 9, 2024
Letter: Together, America prospers Editor, At USDA Rural Development, we are committed to expanding opportunities and investments in rural and Indigenous communities across Washington ...
Ferndale to open Metalworks Skate Park on Oct. 12
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Oct. 12, Ferndale residents will dust off their helmets and knee pads for the City of Ferndale’s official grand opening of the Metalworks ...
Ben Boyko thanks family, community for support as WCFD No. 7 fire chief
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Sept. 26, Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 announced Ben Boyko as its new fire chief. The announcement came at the end of a multi-month-long ...
Ferndale man devotes a lifetime to local hockey
By Merrick Parnell For the Record FERNDALE — Doug MacLean has dedicated his life to hockey in Whatcom County as a referee, coach and broadcaster across youth, junior and college levels. ...
Raymond ‘Dale’ Williams
Raymond “Dale” Williams entered the eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the age of 80 years young. He was born Feb. 20, 1944 in Bellingham, the sixth of seven children to his ...
Ralph ‘Roy’ Wilson
Ralph “Roy” Wilson passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. As the youngest of three children, Roy was born on Feb. 5, 1947, in Leavenworth, WA to C.R. ...
Community calendar for Oct. 9, 2024
Through Dec. 5 Grief share Sonlight Community Church is offering Grief Share from 6:30-8 p.m Thursdays through Dec. 5. Grief Share is a 13-week video and discussion series that covers ...
Whatcom News for Oct. 9, 2024
Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery names new general manager FERNDALE— Phillips 66 has named Kevin Schmitt the new general manager of its Ferndale Refinery. With more than 23 years of ...