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Letters to the Editor — Dec. 6, 2017

On a recent article Your recent article titled “Farmers tout water quality improvements” was based on misleading information provided by Whatcom Family Farmers regarding a reputed ...

Mayor weighs in on news coverage of misconduct

by Jon Mutchler Ferndale Mayor I’m weighing in late on the news of sexual misconduct by politicians, candidates, corporate heads and celebrities.    But I figure that while I’m ...

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 29, 2017

Hopes for deputy chief position to be restored This letter is to urge the council to “restore” funding in the 2018 Budget for the deputy chief position at the Lynden Police Department. ...

Our Voice – We are thankful for…

We are thankful for all of the time that we have spent with family and friends this past year, from taking a walk together, sharing a meal or simply having a conversation with the people ...

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 15, 2017

How will city keep population safe? As I drive around Lynden I am constantly amazed by all the new streets being paved and new housing popping up all over the place. The population ...

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 8, 2017

On Veterans Day Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is coming soon and I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you. Although it is not my intent to offend any of my fellow veterans or other patriotic ...

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 1, 2017

Supports Wenger Whatcom County is fortunate to have Barry Wenger running for port commissioner in the upcoming election. Barry has knowledge, experience and vision in waterfront development ...

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 25, 2017

Support jail Whatcom voters drive a hard bargain. When the jail ballot came up short in 2015, voters made it clear what they wanted from their leaders, and now they have it. From Blaine ...

Robinson, Buchanan compete for At-Large Council seat

Mary Kay Robinson Background and qualifications I am a 30-year resident of Whatcom County, have raised my children here and have spent the majority of my career in bank management and ...

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 18, 2017

Voting no on jail tax I do not believe we need a new jail and will not be voting for the new jail tax that will be on the ballot. There was a jail tax approved in 2004 and $31.7 million ...