Latest Opinion
Make a difference before a major disaster strikes
Are we a resilient community? What does that look like? A year ago this week, Whatcom County experienced the largest natural disaster in its history. Catastrophic flooding caused by ...
Our opinion: We thank the area’s veterans for their service
Once upon a time, Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day. Proclaimed by Pres. Woodrow Wilson in November 1919, plans for the first holiday included parades, public meetings, and a ...
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2022
Lynden Lions to hold veterans celebration Editor, Over the past month plus, we’ve seen many letters to the editor filled with politics. Well, take a break. I would like to express ...
Open letter urges school district to rehire unvaccinated drivers
An amazing thing happened at Ferndale’s School Board meeting on Oct. 25. The veil was lifted for the board members and administration and all who were gathered, as a record number ...
Letter to the Editor: Oct. 26, 2022
Many people have ‘slipped through the cracks’ Editor, As a retired educator who worked in the Bellingham School District for most of my career, I have met many incredible students ...
Work together, get it done
Already the days are shorter, nights longer as we head to winter months. I’m not ready for it, but for summer again after all the cleanup from the flood. But time stands still for ...
LWV says yes to Proposition 5
The League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County endorses the Whatcom County Children’s Initiative Levy Lid, Proposition 2022-5. This proposition, if approved, would authorize ...
Prop. 5 shifts focus from ‘primary county services’
Vote no on County Proposition 5. This measure represents a 25% increase beyond your current property taxes going to Whatcom County’s operating budget (current tax rate to increase ...
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 19, 2022
Does DECA still exist? Editor, The subject of public education was brought up at the recent public forum on Oct. 13 at Meridian High School. One candidate suggested that including ...
EMS: Yes
A levy request in November is a matter of life or death. For decades, Whatcom County has enjoyed exceptional emergency services. But the Emergency Medical Service’s (EMS) primary ...