County executive looks back, looks forward
Recently reelected Satpal Sidhu reflects first term in office, talks about plans in second term By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — As Whatcom County’s executive, Satpal ...
13-year-old shoots younger sibling, WCSO responds in Glenhaven
WHATCOM — At approximately 7:45 p.m. Feb. 14, Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispatch call from a 13-year-old “saying they had just shot their 11-year-old sibling ...
Custer resident/US Merchant Marine Academy student awarded two scholarships
CUSTER — Ellary Boyd, a US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) senior at Kings Point, NY, was awarded two scholarships at the 2023 Newark Connie Award reception in New Jersey. Boyd ...
Ferndale School District voters pass levy
By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — As of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Ferndale’s voters have passed a $64M educational programs and operations replacement levy (EP&O) with more than ...
Ferndale Chamber grows by 10% in 2023
New executive director shares goals for 2024 By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — In 2023, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce grew by 26 members. It is because of its 244 members, Hayden ...
Ferndale commits to victim advocate support
Since 2014 Ferndale has led process By Cal Bratt For the Record LYNDEN — Whatcom County’s small cities are cooperating in a more formal way to provide advocate services for domestic ...
City of Ferndale is trying for utility rate relief
Ferndale will study pluses, minuses of Grandview area sewer extension By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — The City Council on Monday, Feb. 5, voted down yet another refinement ...
Committee meetings ease council workload
Ferndale council members meet Wednesday mornings before Monday regular sessions to decide what goes to council, what goes to consent agenda By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — Ferndale’s ...
Ferndale School District asks voters to support levy renewal
On Feb. 13, voters can decide whether to say yes to a four-year, $64M education programs & operations tax Staff Reports FERNDALE — On Feb. 13, voters in the Ferndale School District ...
Jazz music’ comes to Jansen Art Center
Local octet Bellingham Dixieland All-Stars to perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — Although a Ferndale resident, retired educator Bob Storms assembled ...