Lummi Nation celebrates new health center
BELLINGHAM — On June 28, elders, leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Lummi Nation Health Center, which will allow the Tribal Nation to serve more ...
Community calendar for July 3, 2024
July 4 Freedom Parade Join the Lynden VFW 9301 on July 4 to honor the nation’s independence and to stand up for cherished freedoms. At 1 p.m., bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a pre-parade ...
Whatcom Fire Chief Larry Hoffman retires
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When Larry Hoffman first began his career as a firefighter, Ferndale was a very different place. “When I first started out, Ferndale ...
Ferndale School Board passes 2024-25 budget
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On June 26, the Ferndale School Board adopted the district’s 2024-25 budget. With three members present at this special meeting, the board ...
Letters to the editor: June 26, 2024
Letter: This year’s Tractor Trot a big success Editor, The 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot is behind us. As a humbled race director, I have so many people to thank as this event would ...
Whatcom Land Title CEO earns prestigious state award
Bill Ronhaar receives lifetime achievement award LYNDEN — Bill Ronhaar, CEO of Whatcom Land Title, recently received a rare state award from his industry. Ronhaar was presented ...
New summer tour season at Pioneer Park
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 20, Ferndale history was brought back to life as the Ferndale Heritage Society began its 2024 summer cabin touring season at Pioneer ...
Whatcom County News Briefs: June 26, 2024
Logic and accuracy test BELLINGHAM — The official logic and accuracy (L&A) test is conducted by Whatcom County election personnel. The L&A Test is a test intended to verify ...
Indoor lacrosse league a short drive from Whatcom County
Merrick Parnell For the Record LANGLEY, B.C. — There is a little-known pastime just across the border that entertains folks in the spring and summer. The Western Lacrosse League is ...
Future funding for organizational grants
Ferndale City Council approves putting ARPA funds toward program By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council had a healthy discussion during its meeting ...