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GUEST OPINION: Recent editorial on Nooksack Basin water rights makes claims that ‘don’t meet the fact test’

A recent Lynden Tribune guest editorial suggested that adjudication was the way to solve Nooksack’s water problems and any suggestion otherwise was fake news. The facts show otherwise.  ...

Incredible fortitude during incredible times

I never realized what an atmospheric river was until a year ago when an immense amount of rain decided to let loose on our river, our land, and then invade our homes. I had my share ...

Thankful to many for COVID-19 recovery

About a year ago I was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital with a severe case of COVID-19. At first, the doctors told me I would be hospitalized for about five days. Little did I know the ...

Letters to the Editor: Nov. 9, 2022

LWV thanks all public office candidates  Editor, The election season is now behind us. Once again, the League of Women Voters expresses its appreciation to everyone who ran for office, ...

Gunther, Havlat, Knauss, Veterans Day

The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. ...

Make a difference before a major disaster strikes

Are we a resilient community? What does that look like? A year ago this week, Whatcom County experienced the largest natural disaster in its history. Catastrophic flooding caused by ...

Our opinion: We thank the area’s veterans for their service

Once upon a time, Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day. Proclaimed by Pres. Woodrow Wilson in November 1919, plans for the first holiday included parades, public meetings, and a ...

Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2022

Lynden Lions to hold veterans celebration Editor, Over the past month plus, we’ve seen many letters to the editor filled with politics. Well, take a break. I would like to express ...

Open letter urges school district to rehire unvaccinated drivers

An amazing thing happened at Ferndale’s School Board meeting on Oct. 25. The veil was lifted for the board members and administration and all who were gathered, as a record number ...

Letter to the Editor: Oct. 26, 2022

Many people have ‘slipped through the cracks’ Editor, As a retired educator who worked in the Bellingham School District for most of my career, I have met many incredible students ...