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Letters to the Editor: February 7-13

The Editor: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Blaine area ports of entry would like to extend their thanks to the local community on both sides of the … more

2/7/19 12:34 PM

Letters to The Editor: June 1-7, 2023

The Editor: The careful planning of traffic control measures is essential to ensure road safety and efficient traffic flow. However, the proposal to install stop signs on an uphill blind curve, … more

5/31/23 06:13 PM

Letter to the Editor: November 15-21

The Editor: I am writing this letter to the editor prior to election day with the understanding it will not be published in The Northern Light until after the election has taken … more

11/14/18 07:24 PM

Letters to the editor: January 5-11

The Editor: To the person who hit my pretty green Subaru in the parking lot of the Semiahmoo Golf Club on the evening of Wednesday, January 4, while we were all attending a nice … more

1/11/17 07:10 PM

Letters to the Editor: May 24-30

The Editor: The Blaine Food Bank and our volunteers would like to give a big thank you to both Blaine and Custer post office employees during the USPS’ annual “Stamp Out … more

5/23/18 06:50 PM

Letters to The Editor: October 27-November 2, 2022

The Editor: The upcoming general election may be one of the most consequential ever when it comes to retaining many of the rights we have been enjoying for a long time. Surprisingly, these … more

10/26/22 06:31 PM

Letters to The Editor: July 27-August 2, 2023

The Editor: Beautiful Northwest Washington! How wonderful to be living here where it is relatively cool, and happily not suffering from forest fire smoke, so far. What are climate … more

7/26/23 06:45 PM

Letters to the Editor, January 7-13, 2021

The Editor: It was a real pleasure to see in last week’s issue of The Northern Light the full-page advertisement highlighting the dozens and dozens of local properties sold by Jen … more

1/6/21 07:04 PM

Letters to The Editor: October 13-19, 2022

The Editor: A recent letter cautioned us not to be afraid of MAGA Republicans. The author claims that MAGA Republicans are against crime. Most people, no matter what party they identify with or no … more

10/12/22 05:31 PM

Letters to the Editor: November 6–12, 2014

The Editor: On September 25 the Blaine Elementary School PTO held its 18th annual walk-a-thon. The kids had so much fun walking and running! Our local Little Caesars was very … more

11/5/14 07:48 PM

Letters to the Editor: March 8-14

The Editor: I am questioning the intention to put a disc golf course in the beautiful natural setting of Lincoln Park. And if it is true that the Lincoln family, who generously … more

3/7/18 06:40 PM

Letters to the editor, December 3- December 9

The Editor: Cold weather is here, holidays are here and cold weather brings the beautiful Anna’s Hummingbird to our nectar feeders. For reasons only known by this energizer bird, … more

12/2/15 05:15 PM

Letters to the Editor: February 6-12, 2020

The Editor: It’s sad that we need to legislate common sense and allow children to run lemonade stands without interference. But it would be worse to see local governments harassing … more

2/5/20 05:26 PM

Letters to The Editor: September 23-29, 2021

The Editor: It has come to my recent attention after an incident involving the fire department and public utilities being called in during modification of access gate on the 8th Street truck … more

9/22/21 06:28 PM

Letters to The Editor: November 30-December 6, 2023

The Editor: For 20 years I have had the privilege of working for the Thanksgiving Basket program. This program would not be possible without the support of the following community members. … more

11/29/23 04:20 PM

Letters to the editor, May 21- May 27

The Editor: The Blaine Food Bank and our volunteers would like to give a big “Thank You” to both Blaine and Custer post office employees during the USPS’ annual Stamp Out … more

5/20/15 06:32 PM

Letters to the Editor: August 23-29

The Editor: Last week’s letter from Krista Rome had only scorn for people driving shiny, new black pick-up trucks who didn’t share her particular cause. Of course, it’s … more

8/22/18 06:40 PM

Letters to the editor, August 27 – September 2

The Editor: I’m a fourth generation Whatcom County resident; my great grandparents purchased the land where my home stands on Birch Bay Drive. My father was a Port of Bellingham … more

8/26/15 07:50 PM

Letters to the editor: September 26-October 5

The Editor: As a member of the BHS Class of 1966’s 50th reunion committee, I would like to thank Christy and her crew at the Pastime Pub and Eatery for hosting our Friday night … more

10/5/16 07:29 PM

Letters to the Editor, December 10-16, 2020

The Editor: As one who has lived his entire life in Whatcom County, I applaud the county’s decision to actively dismantle systemic racism through the allocation of taxpayer dollars and … more

12/9/20 07:48 PM