Blaine leads NWC-team with four selections

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WHATCOM COUNTY — The 2023 Northwest All-Conference softball teams have been voted on by the coaches and released. Take a look below for a full list including  ...

Smiley claims defensive MVP on All-NWC team

1A NWC Offensive MVP:  Roberto Guzman – Meridian – Sr.  1A NWC Defensive MVP:  Robert Matt Prado – Blaine – Sr.  1A Coach of the Year:  Gia Quesada – ...

Moving forward on Whatcom County jail replacement idea

First is a broad Implementation Plan, then Council could authorize ballot measure By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — County administration has released a draft Justice Project ...

School Board will acknowledge first-time violation, issue apology

Board votes Vice President Melinda Cool to remain in elected position, citing they have ‘taken the steps’ set forth by policy By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Melinda ...

City of Ferndale unveils City Hall design

Definite decision should be made by July, helping with still-needed fundraising By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Ferndale City Council members got a first look Monday at the ...

Ferndale Schools to purchase former Legion building

Closure of 104-year-old institution opens door for students, proceeds from purchase going toward scholarships for students By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — What appeared ...

Ferndale tech support class teaches valuable job skills

FERNDALE — A few Ferndale High School students came to the library one afternoon with their laptops, hoping for some technical support. But it wasn’t adult staff members who assisted ...

Ruth Tjoelker

Ruth Tjoelker Ruth Tjoelker, age 84, is now at peace and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30. Ruth was born in California to Gerard (Gerardus) and Margaret (Roelfina Bos) ...

Community calendar for May 31, 2023

June 1 Parkinson Support Group The Lynden Parkinson Support group will meet at 10 a.m. June 1 at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Please come to learn and share your ...

Guest Opinion: Whatcom ‘home to managed, working forests’

Whatcom County is fortunate to have working forests managed under the strictest environmental laws and regulations and the most advanced forest practices in the world. Our working state ...