Gallery: Lynden, Ferndale tie 2-2 in Champions Cup

The Lions and Golden Eagles played to a 2-2 draw in their Sept. 21 game. Lynden held onto the Champions Cup trophy because of the tie. Jayda Villars and Blaine Holman scored the two ...

Community Calendar: Sept. 27, 2023

Through Oct. 1 Southern Fried Funeral Southern Fried Funeral is a dysfunctional family comedy about the Frye family, which reunites when Dewey Frye dies and the rest of his family is ...

Letters to the Editor: Sept. 27, 2023

‘Critical’ situation for post-COVID-19 schools  Editor, Last week, Common Threads sponsored a forum for School Board candidates. The number and the quality of candidates was impressive. ...

Guest Opinion: There are ‘three major flaws’ with water fluoridation

As a conscientious dentist for more than three decades, and someone who is very informed on fluoride science, I have sent this letter to establish that there is scientific evidence ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: Sept. 27, 2023

Ferndale writer to create ‘Goat American Novel’ podcast WHATCOM — Local writer and storyteller Hilde Festerling has succeeded in her Kickstarter campaign to help fund an audio ...

Forum features school board candidates

Eighteen speak to their values and priorities at Meridian High School event By Cal Bratt For the Record LAUREL — Eighteen Whatcom County school board candidates spoke Sept. 21 at ...

Home-to-table alive and well in Custer

Michael and Deborah DeGolyer grow, sell organic produce through their 5 Elements Harvest By Bill Helm Editor CUSTER — Each week at the Lynden Farmers market, 5 Elements Harvest is ...

Being resources for Ferndale families

District liaisons team up to care for everyone  By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Located at Mountain View Learning Center on 5780 Hendrickson Ave., the Family Resource ...

WCSO arrests Bellingham man for numerous sex crimes

WHATCOM — In February 2023, detectives with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office took over an investigation of historical sexual assaults involving minors.  Through the investigation, ...

Golden Eagles football wins first true home game since 2020

Joe Kramer For the Tribune FERNDALE — Ferndale High School’s football team played its first game at their brand-new stadium on Friday night in a 22-16 victory over Glacier Peak ...