Charrice Dotinga

  Charrice Frances Dotinga, age 45, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Lynden from a heart attack.   She was born on April 18, 1974, in Bellingham. ...

Ben Van Ingen

  Ben Gerrit Van Ingen, born Dec. 4, 1938, died peacefully at home on Jan. 30, surrounded by those he loved.   He was born to Neeltje Devries and Ben Van Ingen in Zaandam, Holland, ...

Lloyd George

  Lloyd “Gene” George, age 88, passed away at the Christian Health Care Center of Lynden on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. He was known for his vast knowledge of science while having ...

George Mustard

  George Arthur Mustard, age 93, of Lynden, passed away on Jan. 30, 2020.   He was born March 13, 1926, on the family farm near Brucefield, Ontario, Canada, the eldest of six ...

Winifred Vander Giessen

  Winifred Vander Giessen, at age 98, experienced the longing of her heart and went to her eternal home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.   She was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Manhattan, ...

Ferndale defense shuts down Meridian girls for third straight win

Full-court press finally is effective; both teams hone for postseason By Tyler Urke for the Ferndale Record   FERNDALE — Three points.   That’s all the Ferndale girls basketball ...

Sheriff’s Office doing Citizens Academy again; apply now

  WHATCOM — The Citizen’s Academy is an annual 12-week program giving county residents an opportunity to learn about the Sheriff’s Office. The 2020 one will run from March ...

Nelly gets 2020 fair into hip-hop

Tickets for this new act selling fast, fair says By Brent Lindquist [email protected] LYNDEN — Hip-hop artist Nelly is coming to the 2020 Northwest Washington Fair, and that ...

Ferndale School District participates in School Board Recognition Month

  FERNDALE — A tradition of nearly 25 years is School Board Recognition Month.   The Ferndale School District is recognizing its elected community members who give their time ...

County Council assignments reset for 2020

  WHATCOM ­— These were the results of County Council reorganizing on Jan. 14 for 2020:   Council chair, Barry Buchanan. Vice chair, Tyler Byrd. Executive pro-tem, Rud Browne ...