Geralynn Benson

Geralynn (Geri) Sue Benson went to be with her heavenly father on March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 70 years old. Geri was born in Bellingham to Frank and Jackie Bouwman ...

Wanda (Kortlever) Bajema

Wanda (Kortlever) Bajema went home to her heavenly father on April 6, 2024 at the age of 91. She was lovingly known as Wandie. Wanda was born in Whatcom County on Dec. 24, 1932 and ...

Thomas Hayden Thompson

Thomas Hayden Thompson passed away on March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on April 24, 1938, to Virgil and Velma Thompson. As a young boy he ...

Betty Ann Forss

Betty Ann (nee Johnson) Forss, passed away peacefully at home in Ferndale, just a mile from where she was born, on April 11, 2024, and after having celebrated her 90th birthday last ...

Thomas ‘Tom’ Graham

Shed not a tear, except for joy, when you remember me. I ran the race as best I could. I was all that I could be. The love and laughter that we shared, while on this earthly plane, ...

Ann Robbins

Ann Robbins passed away on April 5, 2024, in Bellingham. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Drive, Bellingham. A reception ...

Ferndale home sales increase slightly, Bellingham prices soar

By Dave Brumbaugh For the Record WHATCOM — Bellingham’s median home sales price soared in the first quarter, but buyers were busier in the rest of Whatcom County, according to a ...

Whatcom County to cities: Jail planning gets specific

County executive, deputy talk with Ferndale, Lynden city councils  By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — After Whatcom County voted 63% in favor of new public safely facilities and ...

Community calendar for April 17, 2024

Through April 23 Watercolor class Join Lois Dahl every Tuesday through April 23, from 10 a.m. until noon at Lynden Community/Senior Center.  Dahl will teach beginner and more experienced ...

Metalworks Skatepark: ‘Pretty incredible’

City, community gather to celebrate groundbreaking of long-awaited project By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On April 10, Ferndale residents and city officials gathered to ...