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Wyman: State’s election system is secure
This is a guest opinion from Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on cybersecurity of Washington’s state and county election systems. Some people are understandably alarmed by ...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 28, 2016
Supports Van Werven I am writing in support of Rep. Luanne Van Werven. Taxes are of particular importance. With our votes, we as a county have made it clear that the people of Whatcom ...
Letters to the Editor — September 7, 2016
Criticizing train protesters The protesters south of Bellingham on Aug. 27 shut down the trains for 11 hours. There used to be a law prohibiting this. It read: “Unnecessary ...
Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2016
Sanders to Trump I am a Sanders supporter, but I’m casting my ballot for Trump. Do I feel bad about not supporting Hillary? No, I don’t. Why should I? You tell me. Has ...
Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2016
Don’t demonize the people you represent The current controversy over redistricting, eliciting comments made by some of our county council members, begs me to inquire: what is ...
Letters to the Editor — 3/16/2016
Churches don’t pay taxes, should volunteer Everyone (or almost everyone) pays property taxes: property owners, businesses, renters (included in their rent, etc.). One major ...
Keeping the people’s government open
By Scott Wilson Publisher, Port Townsend Leader Once again, our local elected representatives gathered under the great marble dome of the Capitol in Olympia and once again they ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 17, 2016
Does not support donkey basketball I sent the following email to Ferndale High School principal Jeff Gardner today . . . Dear Mr. Gardner, How disappointing it is ...
Archives — Feb. 10, 2016
• 100 years ago To show how to can — Friday, February 11, 1916 On Monday afternoon, Feb. 14, Professor Charles Newbell of the Washington State College will give a canning demonstration ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 10, 2016
Does not support donkey basketball I’m writing to you about an event that is supposed to take place this Saturday at Ferndale High School. The event is Donkey Basketball, a ...