COUNTRY LIFE: For the well-being of garden and soul

IN BLOOM By David Vos With the screams of kids enjoying carnival rides and the wafting smells of fried foods, the telltale signs of the Northwest Washington Fair can mean only one thing: ...

SEYMOUR SAYS: Here’s to another six months

This month marks half a year since I first arrived in Whatcom County and began working for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record. It’s hard to believe. It feels like only yesterday ...

GUEST OPINION: Uphold Title IX original intent

As a proud father of two girls, we must honor our daughters by ensuring fairness in women’s sports. Over the past 120 years, women have made significant strides, from gaining the ...

Letters to the Editor: Aug. 14, 2024

Letter: Fire Levy Lid Lift fails Editor, During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a fire levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Aug. 14, 2024

WCSO arrests Blaine man after 7-hour standoff WHATCOM — On Aug. 2, Whatcom County Sherriff’s deputies received a report regarding an alleged assault involving Tristen Alexander, ...

Community calendar for Aug. 14, 2024

Second Tuesday of each month Whatcom DBSA support group (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Chestnut Professional ...

Owen’s Day in the Dirt celebrates life of Ferndale boy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 18, Hannegan Speedway will hold Owen’s Day in the Dirt. The memorial event will be held in honor of the life and memory of Owen ...

Ferndale City Council talks youth sports, building amendments

Ferndale focuses on community By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council heard a presentation during the Aug. 5 meeting regarding Ferndale Youth Sports, ...

Ferndale School Board considers changes to cell phone policy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale School Board recently reviewed potential changes to their policy regarding cell phone usage in class.  The board’s July 30 ...

Community calendar for Aug. 7, 2024

Through Aug. 23 Farmtunes  Bellewood Farms & Distillery will host its summer concert series, Farmtunes, from 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23. The family friendly concerts present ...