WHATCOM NEWS: Nov. 6, 2024

Whatcom jail to resume in-person visitation WHATCOM — In-person visitation will resume at the Whatcom County Jail beginning Saturday, Dec. 7, the county’s public information department ...

Ferndale School Board approves mental health project

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Oct. 29, the Ferndale School District Board approved a series of items that look to improve mental, behavioral and physical health services ...

Ferndale School Board looks at new ways to communicate

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District’s board of directors adopted a new report for operational expectation at its Oct. 29 meeting. The report was ...

Whatcom man learns discipline, action in military

Harvey Bishop reflects on service during WWII as well as life in Ferndale By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter WHATCOM — When Harvey Bishop was drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1943, ...

Ferndale City Council declares opioid emergency

By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met the evening of Monday, Nov. 4 to discuss a resolution regarding opioids and a funding request from the Small ...

Community calendar for Nov. 6, 2024

Through Jan. 25 Color and Line Cordata Gallery presents Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists, through Jan. 25 at Cordata Gallery, 465 W Stuart Road, Bellingham. This exhibit ...

Patricia Ann Frost

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Garcia) Frost, whose spirit will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Born on Dec. 2, 1958 in California to ...

Randy Lee Velthuizen

Randy Lee Velthuizen passed away Oct. 24, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born Aug. 14, 1961, to Tony and Lois (Eshuis) Velthuizen. Randy grew up on the family dairy farm in Everson. ...

Donna Rae Honorof

Donna Rae Honorof, age 76 went home to be with her savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 26, 2024 surrounded by the loving care of her family, and care takers at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.  Born ...

Mark Hildebrand

Mark Hildebrand, a beloved brother, uncle, and community leader, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2024. Born on Aug.  31, 1948, in Bremerton, Mark spent his formative years in Moraga, ...