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Guest Opinion: Healing homelessness in Whatcom County
A year and a half ago my best friend from high school overdosed a couple blocks from my office in downtown Bellingham. A year ago, my little sister took her own life, leaving a 1- and ...
Guest Opinion: Veterans in rural areas need improved access to care
It is estimated that approximately 25% of U.S. military veterans live in rural areas. They often face numerous challenges, which include limited local resources for support. Rural communities ...
Guest Opinion: Whatcom ‘home to managed, working forests’
Whatcom County is fortunate to have working forests managed under the strictest environmental laws and regulations and the most advanced forest practices in the world. Our working state ...
Guest Opinion: Do the border, a how-to
When shopping for used goods, Canada provides some great deals. We now get $1.35 Canadian for every U.S. dollar. That means everything across the border is 26% less than stated. No ...
Guest Opinion: To those who died for our freedom
My name is Mary Lou Childs and I wrote this poem titled “To Those Who Died For Our Freedom.” I was born in 1954, long after World War II; the Korean war had just ended. Vietnam ...
Our Opinion: Being active should be for fun, not for health
“What made you want to run a marathon?” I get asked this question a lot ever since I signed up for the 2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon. It’s not something I broadcast, but once it ...
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 ...
Guest Opinion: Is flood money being used for the right problem?
Today was a beautiful day. Welcome to the city of Sumas, says the sign. Green grass, clean lawns, businesses greet you as you enter the city. There is a moment when the flash back happens ...
Guest Opinion: New budget wastes more time, money on dam-breaching studies
Like all budgets, the new operating budget for state government is a reflection of priorities – primarily those of the majority. As senators representing districts along or close ...
Are 4/20 events influencing youth to use cannabis?
Marijuana is legal in Washington for medical and recreational use. 4/20 events become a big celebration in the state and draw large crowds. The recreational cannabis industry remains ...