Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, Dec. 1, 2021

SSK Insurance drive gives 213 turkeys to food banks Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance’s 10th-annual Turkey Drive provided 213 turkeys to Whatcom County families in need in November.  ...

Redistricting headed to Supreme Court

Maps drawn by commission put Whatcom into 2nd Congressional District, keep state 42nd intact By Cal Bratt for the Record WHATCOM — The Washington State Redistricting Commission failed ...

Buffy, Sissy and Colleen: Traveling author writes children’s adventure stories

By Bill Helm [email protected] WHATCOM — Colleen Chapman has always been fond of animals. Especially cats. However, the author of children’s books fondly recalls her first ...

Drive for Joy

Lighthouse Mission collecting supplies for homeless WHATCOM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries’ Drive for Joy event will collect life-saving supplies for people who are homeless. The ...

Former Ferndale runner makes good at California’s Chico State

Jaclyn Denham completes first year of NCAA Division II cross country career By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] CHICO, Calif. – Former Ferndale cross country runner Jaclyn ...

Earl Nydam

Earl Nydam Earl Nydam was born on Nov. 12, 1943  in Oudega, Netherlands to Frank and Catherina Nydam.  His eternal life began on Nov. 5 in Hemet, California.  He was 78 years old.  Earl ...

Jose Garcia-Pacheco

Jose Garcia-Pacheco Jose Angel Garcia-Pacheco, age 50, was tragically found Wednesday, Nov. 17 after going missing in the Everson flood. Please join the family for visitation from 4 ...

Frederick Thompson

Frederick Thompson Frederick James Thompson, age 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 13. Frederick was born on Oct. 30, 1925, in Bonners Ferry, ID to James and Edna (Ball) ...

Sherman Lee Grant

Sherman Lee Grant Sherman Lee Grant, age 85 of Bellingham, lifetime resident of Whatcom County, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 15. Sherman was born in Bellingham on Jan. ...

Lon White 

Lon Clinton White of Custer passed away on Nov. 3 at Sacred Heart Providence Hospital in Spokane after a fall resulting in a severe head injury. He was surrounded by family and love ...