Eric Edin

Eric Edin Eric Edin, 52, of Bellingham, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 20. Eric was born in Bellingham on Jan. 18, 1970 to parents Rodney and Virginia (Smith) Edin. Eric graduated ...

Esther Olson

Esther Olson Esther Olson entered into God’s kingdom on Feb. 12. She was 100 years old. Esther was born July 25, 1921 to Eddie and Theresa Berg. She grew up in Starbuck, Minnesota, ...

Michael Lange

Mike Lange Michael James Lange passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Jan. 28 into the loving arms of his heavenly father. Michael was born on Feb. 12, 1951 to Robert and Janet (Hicks) ...

Diane Van Beek

Diane Van Beek Diane Van Beek went home to be with her loving Savior on Friday, Feb. 25.   Diane was born to Bert and Hannah (Vander Vorst) on Dec. 2, 1936 in Westfield, ND. Diane ...

13-year-old Ronan Maher earns merit badge

BELLINGHAM — Less than 10% of all Scouts earn the rank of eagle and even fewer earn all available merit badges, but for 13 year-old Ronan Maher from Bellingham, that is just what ...

Letters to the Editor — March 2, 2022

Letter: Don’t forget to see ‘Newsies’ at Ferndale High School Editor, Ferndale is famously fortunate to enjoy a long run of great musical productions produced and performed by ...

Washington needs healthy forest policy

Don Brunell  For the Record  Washington’s Board of Natural Resources is considering banning timber harvesting on state lands. That is extremely unwise. Instead, the Board must insure ...

Citizens – acting upon the county

Doris Smith  For the Record  The time has come for citizens of Whatcom County to act upon the county government to remove sand out of the Nooksack River as soon as possible to avert ...

Mask mandate lift discussed during Ferndale School Board meeting 

By Leora Watson  [email protected]  FERNDALE — How the Ferndale School District will approach the statewide mask requirement lift for indoor establishments on March 12, was ...

Plant-based exhibit at Jansen through April 30

Three Ferndale-area artists in themed show  By Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — A diorama is a three-dimensional exhibit, oftentimes seen through an aperture, sometimes ...