Christmas tree pickup on Jan. 6

FERNDALE — Cub Scout Pack 4026 will again be picking up unwanted Christmas trees within Ferndale city limits. Those wishing to have their tree hauled must have it out at the curb ...

Free screening of ‘Men in Black’

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is hosting a free movie night Friday, Feb. 16, in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., starting at 6:30 p.m. “Men in Black,” ...

Overnight shelter expanded in Bellingham

Lighthouse Mission works with church to create 70 spots BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries has launched two efforts to provide emergency overnight shelter for up to 70 more ...

Calendar – Week of Jan. 3, 2018

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Sylvia Bos on Jan. 3 and Meg Kreig on Jan. ...

Ferndale: Growing in 2017, learning for 2018

This is a guest column submitted to the Ferndale Record by Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler. As I’m finishing my second year as mayor of Ferndale, one thing has become crystal clear to ...

County needs citizens serving on various boards in 2018

Appointments are by either County Council or County Executive WHATCOM — As of Jan. 31, 2018, volunteer positions on county boards, committees and commissions will go vacant, requiring ...

Conference is on all aspects of home gardening

BELLINGHAM — The title of a Feb. 8 conference at Bellingham Technical College is “Resilient Gardening in Western Washington.” Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the 22nd annual ...

Energy program saves Ferndale Schools $$

Strategy in place since 2008 FERNDALE — For almost ten years, Tony Torretta, Ferndale School District energy manager, has been working with others in the district to save energy. ...

Looking forward to 2018 Ferndale sports

Baseball, volleyball teams look strong for Golden Eagles By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — In my four-plus years of covering sports in Ferndale, 2017 was the most ...

Ice storm hits; 11,000 out of power

Storm warning in effect to midnight Friday By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — About 11,000 customers across the north county were out of power Friday evening, as rain, ...