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Letters to the editor: July 24, 2024

Letter: Questions about new high school proposal Editor, I have read with interest the many submissions about a new high school in Lynden. I haven’t read everything, so forgive me ...

GUEST OPINION: Respect one another, regardless of politics

By Sandy Phillips As a citizen, a voter and a political candidate I feel that I have to comment on the shooting of presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on ...

Letters to the editor: July 17 2024

Letter: Doing the same thing is ‘no longer affordable’ Editor: Be an informed voter on the Lynden School District bond. Did you know that advertised $680 tax increase on a $500K ...

Letters to the editor: June 26, 2024

Letter: This year’s Tractor Trot a big success Editor, The 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot is behind us. As a humbled race director, I have so many people to thank as this event would ...

GUEST OPINION: Independent, nonprofit skilled nursing care

By Tonja Myers In the ever-evolving landscape of long-term care, the role of nonprofit skilled nursing centers such as Christian Health Care Center has become increasingly vital. CHCC, ...

Letters to the editor: June 19, 2024

Letter: Fluoride scare Editor, In Ed Nelson’s Book, “A History of Lynden,” I came across a chapter dealing with the adding of fluoride to the water supply. “Lyndenites have ...

Letters to the editor: June 12, 2024

Letter: Fluoride in water ‘a medication’ Editor, Finally, city council has taken steps to remove a medication from the Lynden water supply. If medicated water is a good move for ...

GUEST OPINION: Why we should always stand to honor America

Over the past eight years, kneeling during the National Anthem has gained widespread attention as a form of protest. While protected by our First Amendment right to freedom of expression, ...

Letters to the editor: June 5, 2024

Letter: Homestead’s Tea Party? Editor, With no intention of starting a debate, I need to clear up misinformation in a May 22 Lynden Tribune letter to the editor. • When someone ...

Letters to the editor: May 29, 2024

Letter: Let free market do its job Editor, As a small business owner, I understand first-hand the power of competition. It forces businesses to keep costs down and quality of service ...