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The bureaucratic elephant in the room
The biggest problem we have in government is that our elected representatives are fearful of standing up the for the welfare of our citizens. Our elected officials will make promises, ...
Letters to the Editor — March 2, 2022
Letter: Don’t forget to see ‘Newsies’ at Ferndale High School Editor, Ferndale is famously fortunate to enjoy a long run of great musical productions produced and performed by ...
Washington needs healthy forest policy
Don Brunell For the Record Washington’s Board of Natural Resources is considering banning timber harvesting on state lands. That is extremely unwise. Instead, the Board must insure ...
Citizens – acting upon the county
Doris Smith For the Record The time has come for citizens of Whatcom County to act upon the county government to remove sand out of the Nooksack River as soon as possible to avert ...
Letters to the Editor – Week of August 14, 2019
Thank you from Kris DeGroot Keene I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who voted for me for Lynden City Council in the Aug. 6 primary election. This has been a ...
Letters to the Editor – Week of Aug. 7, 2019
In response Robert Raplee wrote a letter regarding the city of Seattle which he sees as a frightening, dangerous place to live or visit. We recently spent a weekend in Seattle ...