Ferndale Record

12/03/2025

Small businesses are a cornerstone of the economy, both locally and nationally. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce there are more than 33 million small businesses nationwide and north Whatcom County has plenty of its own to choose from for shoppers looking to support local this holiday shopping season.

WHATCOM — Small businesses are a cornerstone of the economy, both locally and nationally.

12/03/2025

In this week's Ferndale Record newspaper:
• Ferndale School Board represents at annual WSSDA conference
• Ferndale Police Department promotes sergeant, corporals
• Turkey trotters wobble before they gobble
• Local girls soccer All-NWC teams announced
• Ferndale School Board honors outgoing board director
• Golden Eagles girls basketball team loses season-opener to Sehome
Read these stories and much more in this week's Ferndale Record newspaper. If you prefer to consume your news online, then visit us at FerndaleRecord.com. Thank you for supporting community journalism.

12/03/2025

While many school directors in the region attended the annual Washington State School Directors Association conference on Nov. 20-22, the Ferndale School Board, pictured, presented on several topics.

FERNDALE — While many school directors in the region attended the annual Washington State School Directors Association conference on Nov. 20-22, the Ferndale School Board found itself presenting on several

12/03/2025

Ferndale Police Chief Matt Huffman presented the newly promoted Corporal Larrick Winslow, Corporal Jonathan Ng and Sergeant Victor Litovchenk, from left, to the Ferndale City Council on Nov. 17.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council met the city’s newest sergeant and corporals during its Nov. 17 meeting.

12/03/2025

The Nov. 25 Ferndale School Board meeting was the final one for Board Director Steve Childs as he opted not to run in the recent election. Childs, pictured at right, receives a hug from District Superintendent Kristi Dominguez.

Welcomes new board member, names new vice president

12/03/2025

Lexi Bryan and her mother Alissa Blume, from left, have opened up a storefront for their business, Whatcom Working Doulas.

BUSINESS: Whatcom Working Doulas to hold ribbon cutting Dec. 6

12/03/2025

Close to 100 people came out despite the rain on Thanksgiving morning for the semi-annual Turkey Trot in Ferndale.

Close to 100 people came out despite the rain on Thanksgiving morning for the semi-annual Turkey Trot in Ferndale. The run was originally organized by Melinda Cool and was taken

11/26/2025

In this week's Ferndale Record newspaper:
• Ferndale City Council chooses to not raise property taxes
• Pioneer Village stage falls flat as Ferndale City Council votes 4-3 to deny $1.2M project
• Turkey Trot both family and pet friendly: Almost annual Ferndale event to raise money for three nonprofits
• Ferndale student has eyes on future at Disney
• Ferndale's volleyball season ends at 3A state tournament
Read these stories and much more in this week's Ferndale Record newspaper. If you prefer to consume your news online, then visit us at FerndaleRecord.com. Thank you for supporting community journalism.

11/26/2025

For the fourth year in a row, the Ferndale City Council opted not to raise property taxes by the allowed 1%.

Preliminary budget public hearing held

11/26/2025

More than 100 students, family members, staff and community members showed up at Ferndale High School on Nov. 19 to celebrate Native American Family Night.

More than 100 students, family members, staff and community members showed up at Ferndale High School on Nov. 19 to celebrate Native American Family Night. Throughout the evening guests were

11/26/2025

High-end sandwich shops run in the family for Robert Pinkley, owner of the Leader Block Trattoria and Bar in Ferndale.

Soft opening for Salumi scheduled for Dec. 1