Guest Opinion: Small Business Saturday makes positive impact on community

After you’ve had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and chaotic Black Friday crowds, you may look for a way to change up the menu and enjoy more leisurely and memorable experiences. ...

Letters to the Editor: Nov. 8, 2023

Hate and killing only return the same Editor: We are heartbroken by the recent violence in Israel and the Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory. We deeply mourn the loss of all lives ...

Rollin E. Joy

Celebration of a life well lived. Rollin E. Joy, AKA Brick, born Jan. 12, 1931, died May 5, 2023. Please join our family Nov. 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. to intern husband, dad, grandpa’s ...

Jack Whitman

Jack Orval Whitman, age 95, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 in Cheney, Washington.  Jack was born June 5, 1928 in Ferndale to parents, George and Elma (Fenton) Whitman. He was ...

Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passionate gardener and a woman whose heart ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Nov. 8, 2023

North Coast Credit Union names A.C. Griffith as CEO A.C. Griffith has been named president and CEO of North Coast Credit Union, effective Jan. 1. Griffith, currently Chief Financial ...

Street names honor World War II POW pair

Years later, the late Joe Moser and Dick Stone continue to inspire By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Each day at one of the busiest stoplights in town, Ferndale motorists can ...

From veteran to local youth sports legend

After four years in U.S. Marine Corps, Jerry Smoot spent 50 years in baseball, 30 in basketball By Nathan Schumock  Sports Editor WHATCOM — Jerry Smoot has been a staple in the Whatcom ...

Mayor’s seat steady, 2 new faces on school board

Greg Hansen ahead of Jon Mutchler’s return; results not official until Nov. 28 By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — By 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, the unofficial election results ...

Ferndale School District approves levy numbers ahead of February special elections

Voters will decide how much they want the district to collect  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — At the conclusion of the Oct. 30 Ferndale School District meeting, board ...