22 candidates for six primary races affecting North Whatcom

Melinda Cool is not running to keep her seat as Vice President of the Ferndale School Board By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — Six races, 22 candidates. That’s what this year’s primary ...

Ferndale field games

With temperatures exceeding 80 degrees on July 15, the City of Ferndale hosted a well-needed field games event at Pioneer Park. Family activities included a bouncy house, water balloon ...

Master Gardener Foundation of Whatcom County hosts third tour

Hovander Demonstration Gardens By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record FERNDALE — On a humid, warm Saturday afternoon, Hovander Homestead Park was a scenic place to visit and learn about ...

Whatcom County News Briefs: July 12, 2023

Fire levy lid lift on the August ballot; community invited to Q&A sessions BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the fire levy ...

Probationary deputy fired, arrested, investigations ongoing

WHATCOM — On Jan. 15, Austin Case was hired as a Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff. Shortly after he was hired, Case attended and completed the 720-hour-long basic law enforcement academy. ...

Letters to the Editor – July 12, 2023

Letter: Straight answers, please Editor, Regarding the letter about a ballot initiative to cap hospital administrators’ annual salary at $450,000, the same as the U.S. president makes: ...

COUNTRY LIFE: Making the most of summer in the garden

IN BLOOM By David Vos LYNDEN — To borrow the words of a late, dear friend of mine, this time of year offers an embarrassment of riches in the garden. From hydrangeas to zinnias, roses ...

Community Calendar for July 12, 2023

Mondays Watercolor Painting with Lois Dahl Join watercolorist and painter Lois Dahl at 10 a.m. Mondays starting on July 10 at Lynden Community/Senior Center. Dahl will teach beginner ...

Rugby club hosts weekend tournament

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Chuckanut Bay Athletic Association hosted the 44th Can-Am Summer 7s Rugby Tournament on July 8. In June, the nonprofit organization celebrated ...

Summer market in full bloom

Family-operated business hosts weekend event in Ferndale By Taras McCurdie Ferndale Record  FERNDALE — On a sunny and slightly windy Saturday afternoon down North Star Road, the ...