Buffy, Sissy and Colleen: Traveling author writes children’s adventure stories

By Bill Helm [email protected] WHATCOM — Colleen Chapman has always been fond of animals. Especially cats. However, the author of children’s books fondly recalls her first ...

Drive for Joy

Lighthouse Mission collecting supplies for homeless WHATCOM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries’ Drive for Joy event will collect life-saving supplies for people who are homeless. The ...

Former Ferndale runner makes good at California’s Chico State

Jaclyn Denham completes first year of NCAA Division II cross country career By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] CHICO, Calif. – Former Ferndale cross country runner Jaclyn ...

Golden Eagles earn best state placement in six years

  Ferndale takes third in 3A state tournament, have trophied previous four times Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] YAKIMA — The Golden Eagles’ exceptional season ...

Temporarily displaced: Families, businesses affected by flood

  Bill Helm [email protected] SUMAS — Less than two months ago, James Richardson and his family bought a home in Sumas. In the home, James lives with his wife Sadie, 4-month-old ...

Family grieves loss of flood victim

  Body of Everson man Jose Garcia found Wednesday — With the family of Jose García not available to talk at this time, the Lynden Tribune newspaper has written this story based ...

Massive flood recovery begins

  Saturday is a day mostly of getting rid of sodden debris in Sumas, Everson and Nooksack Calvin Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — With help, the people of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack ...

‘Steeped in Dutch culture’

  Lynden Dutch Bakery set to reopen on Nov. 22 Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — Chad and Julee Simmons have been chompin’ at the proverbial bit to reopen their flagship ...

GUEST OPINION: For the community, by the community

As we enter the giving season, people nationwide will be looking to give back to the communities that have supported them. They’ll also look to ensure that their heartfelt giving—however ...

GUEST OPINION: A year in the life means a difficult week interlaced with smiles

  Elisa Claassen for the Record   “Compassion isn’t about solutions. It’s about giving all the love that you’ve got.” — Cheryl Strayed Neighbors in our community ...