Ferndale Schools celebrate retiring teachers 

More than 500 years of experience By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Education employees of all stripes were honored at this year’s Ferndale School District’s retiree celebration. ...

Remembering all who gave their lives for their country

FERNDALE — Approximately 2,000 veterans’ flags lined the Avenue of Flags at Greenacres Memorial Park just outside of Ferndale as the city held a Memorial Day remembrance. With ...

Ferndale council talks population projections, water

By Racquel Muncy For the Record FERNDALE — Ferndale City Council discussed a variety of topics during its May 20 meeting, and ultimately approved 20-year population projections for ...

From ski to shining sea

WHATCOM — Cyclocross Leg racer Kort Maeda, helps her teammate pull the canoe out of the Nooksack River as some fans cheer at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. Each year, Ski ...

Ferndale hangs locally grown, donated flower baskets

City volunteers, chamber members hang locally grown, donated flower baskets By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 16, members of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, city ...

Expired COVID-19 relief money is one reason for staffing cuts

‘Art will be offered at both middle schools next year,’ district says By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On April 30, the Ferndale School Board gave an update on their ...

Ferndale, other Whatcom cities plan Memorial Day remembrances

Avenue of Flags 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, May 27 at Greenacres Memorial Park By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — Each year, cities all across Whatcom County recognize Memorial Day ...

Ferndale mayor shares city expansion plans during monthly Chamber luncheon

State of the city, but with a twist By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Population growth and major projects. Essentially, that boils down Mayor Greg Hansen’s state of the ...

Ferndale police arrest juvenile suspect in Star Park shelter arson

FERNDALE — On May 21, a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the Dec. 27, 2023 structure fire at Star Park in Ferndale. At approximately 2 a.m. Dec. 27, 2023, Ferndale ...

Ferndale resident Liz Cunningham’s beadwork on display in Jansen Art Center’s Spring Juried Exhibit

Finding joy in numbers, art By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter WHATCOM — As a retired math teacher, Liz Cunningham can see numbers in just about anything, even in art. However, Cunningham ...