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GUEST OPINION: Thank you for supporting Ferndale renewal levy
By Kristi Dominguez I want to take a moment and express my sincere gratitude to the Ferndale voters for your support of our children by approving the renewal of our Education Programs ...
Letters to the Editor — March 6, 2024
Letter: Why no secret ballot in Washington? Editor, One of the cornerstones of our democracy is the secret ballot. Why is the state of Washington requiring us to declare Democrat or ...
OUR OPINION: Say ‘hello’ to the new man on the block
By Luke Seymour Greetings Whatcom County. My name is Luke Seymour and I am pleased to inform you that I am the newest addition to the staff of the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record ...
GUEST OPINION: Washington’s credit unions support high school financial literacy bill
By Reid Frederick On Feb. 12, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously adopted House Bill 1915, a bill that would make completing a financial education course a high ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 28, 2024
Letter: Why is Nooksack River not being taken care of? Editor, Days getting longer, tulips, daffodils and other spring flowers poking their heads out to the longer hours reminds us ...
GUEST OPINION: WCLS asks, can you spot a scam?
By Christine Perkins I was talking to a library patron recently and asked how her week was going. “Terrible,” she reported, and went on to explain that her computer had been hacked ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 21, 2024
Letter: Curriculum information needed Editor, What is more important than the path we choose to educate our children? As citizen voters and funders of our local schools, it is important ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 14, 2024
LETTER: New Lyndenite keeping connected with the Tribune Editor, I so enjoyed your powerful commentary in the Feb. 7 Lynden Tribune titled, “You can love the job you’ve got.” ...
EDITORIAL: Strong schools equal strong communities
Tuesday is a very important day for our local school districts as operational levies and school bonds are on the ballot. The Tribune has dedicated much time and space explaining the ...
AT THE HELM: You can love the job you’ve got
By Bill Helm In the song Love The One You’re With, Stephen Stills essentially tells his listener that although you may not love the person you’re with, you can be thankful that ...