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Gunther, Havlat, Knauss, Veterans Day

The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. ...

Make a difference before a major disaster strikes

Are we a resilient community? What does that look like? A year ago this week, Whatcom County experienced the largest natural disaster in its history. Catastrophic flooding caused by ...

UPDATE: Shewmake leads Sefzik in LD42 senator race

Rule, Timmons also lead in state representative elections By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — With more than 84,000 ballots counted and approximately 23,000 more to be counted, Sharon Shewmake, ...

Ferndale defeats Seattle Prep, moves to 3A state

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor  BELLINGHAM — Ferndale and their unstoppable running game showed up once again, as they defeated Seattle Prep, 35-14 on Friday, Nov. 4. The win by Ferndale ...

Mental health needs of Ferndale students, math curriculum on school board agenda

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter  FERNDALE — Mental health of Ferndale School District students was a subject of extended discussion during the Oct. 25 Board of Directors meeting. ...

Leader Block reopens with new menu, remodeled interior

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The ultimate dining experience. This is what Roberto Trendel, Leader Block Trattoria & Bar’s new managing partner hopes to bring to ...

Barron celebrates 50 years in business

FERNDALE — A three-generation success story, Ferndale-based Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving away $25,000 in services and/or ...

Thornton overpass girders put into place

Process to form actual bridge continues this week By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — A day that has been awaited for decades arrived Monday: Bridge girders were put in place to ...

Raspberry yield down for second straight year

Various factors blamed; growers are eager for promising new cultivars  By Cal Bratt For the Record  WHATCOM — County raspberry production had a second-straight off year in 2022, ...

City of Ferndale Hosts Disaster Preparedness Workshop on Nov. 22

Are you ready for the next natural disaster? Join the City of Ferndale Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center for information and resources ...