Candidate filing begins
For Ferndale, incumbent mayor and three councilors all seek reelection By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — On Monday, Satpal Sidhu filed for a second term as County Executive, setting ...
Plants with a dose of education
The annual Whatcom Master Gardener In-Person Plant Sale, on May 13, added a dose of education to its event this year. In addition to the thousands of perennials, natives, fruits, tomatoes, ...
City of Ferndale announces 2023 Summer of Fun activities
FERNDALE — Whether you like circus performers, live music, stargazing or movies, there is something for everyone in Ferndale’s parks this summer. The City of Ferndale has announced ...
Washington Water Supply outlook report for May now available
SPOKANE VALLEY — With April temperatures remaining below normal for most of the month, snowpack continued to increase. However, by month’s end, net loss equaled net gain as averaged ...
Whatcom County Tourism announces new marketing, destination sales directors
BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) has promoted Amber Vinup to marketing director and has hired Katy Willis as director of destination sales. Vinup has been with BWCT since ...
Gary Morgan likes meat-packing as it once was
By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — At their place on East Pole Road, only a roadside sign frame is a hint of the business Gary and Irene Morgan used to carry on here, and by extension ...
Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2023
Highest standards needed for highest court Editor, Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why. The nine justices on the Supreme Court are the only federal ...
Community calendar for May 10, 2023
Through May 13 Cornerstone Christian Plant Sale Cornerstone Christian School Plant Sale is 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 13. Find a great ...
Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, May 10, 2023
Northwest Washington Fair ticket blitz LYNDEN — The Northwest Washington Fair’s 2023 ticket blitz will only run for 10 hours, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, May 12. The staff ...
Northwest Conference soccer districts kick off
Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WHATCOM COUNTY — Soccer districts kicked off last week and there was a lot of Northwest Conference action. Take a look below for quick recaps and previews ...