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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 ...
Guest Opinion: Go outside, feel better, save the climate
We’re experiencing disastrous climatic events because we treat the land – metaphorically speaking – like dirt. Nature’s ecosystems regulate climate. In turn, the well-being ...
Guest Opinion: Things you should know about Medicaid changes
On April 1, the Washington State Health Care Authority anticipates returning to normal operations and begin to mail renewal notices to confirm the eligibility of Medicaid (Apple Health ...
Guest Opinion: Police reforms have failed our children
Earlier this month, two children were killed in a head-on accident on Interstate 82 in Eastern Washington. One of the victims was an 8-year-old girl named Delilah. The other was a 6-year-old ...