Letters | The Northern Light

Letter to the editor: February 23-March 1

The Editor: We are facilitators of two of Whatcom County’s activist groups and are writing because we are concerned about the current anti-immigrant climate created by the … more

3/1/17 07:29 PM

Letters to the Editor: April 11-17

The Editor: It’s beginning to look a lot like spring! Which is a welcome sight. It’s also the time when people think about the annual ritual of “spring cleaning.” We at the Blaine … more

4/10/19 05:56 PM

Letters to The Editor: July 20-26, 2023

The Editor: Did you know Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Paratransit is now serving all of Blaine? This means if you are unable to drive, but have appointments or would like to shop … more

7/19/23 05:19 PM

Letters to the Editor: September 25 - October 1, 2014

The Editor: I am now a senior, but looking at photos of my grandfather as a young boy I am startled to realize how different his day-to-day life was from mine, just 100 years ago. Earth’s … more

9/26/14 02:47 PM

Letters to the Editor: December 5-11, 2019

The Editor: I just wanted to thank the management and staff of the Blaine Public Works Department. There are too many names to list, but Ravyn, Leroy, Debbie and Sam all quickly come to mind. … more

12/4/19 05:30 PM

Letters to The Editor: October 26-November 1, 2023

Editor’s note: The Northern Light does not publish political support letters the week before an election. No political letters will be accepted for the November 2 issue. The Editor: … more

10/25/23 04:49 PM

Letters to the Editor: November 9-15

The Editor: It’s been interesting seeing how the mighty are falling by the wayside. Of course, I’m talking about the Harvey Weinstein/sexual predators scandal. Some I’ve noted … more

11/8/17 07:24 PM

Letters to The Editor: January 25-31, 2024

The Editor: Your “yes” vote is crucial in supporting the continuation of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 levy initiative this February, and here’s why. … more

1/24/24 03:59 PM

Letters to the editor, July 16- July 22

The Editor: In order to teach our children civic responsibilities they will need to witness and understand the importance of exercising the right to vote. When the future of who our … more

7/15/15 05:49 PM

Letters to the editor, October 22- October 29

The Editor: The need is great. The need is now. Are the communities of Birch Bay, Blaine and Custer up for a challenge? Blaine Food Bank (BFB) has an incredible opportunity. If BFB … more

10/21/15 05:20 PM

Letters to the Editor: April 15-21, 2021

The Editor: Hmmm … shocking. One word that sums up the one and only “Letter to the Editor” in last week’s edition written by someone at The Northern Light. It stated, … more

4/14/21 06:17 PM

Letters to the Editor: May 20-26, 2021

Student letters The following letters were submitted by Blaine Middle School students in Megan Schutt’s eighth grade social studies class. The students were assigned to write about freedom … more

5/19/21 06:28 PM

Letters to the editor, May 19 - May 25

The Editor: On May 9, 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upheld its trust obligation to the Lummi Nation by denying the permit for the Gateway Pacific Terminal … more

5/18/16 06:08 PM

Letters to the Editor: October 11-17

The Editor: You want to save the salmon. You want to save the seals. You want to save the orcas. I am sure you realize none of the seals, salmon or orcas play well … more

10/10/18 07:28 PM

Letters to the Editor, March 4-10, 2021

The Editor: The windstorm at the beginning of February took down a tree and the sign for the Blaine Free Church Unitarian Universalist congregation on the corner of Harrison and Cedar. The new … more

3/3/21 07:04 PM

Letter to the editor: November 17-23

The Editor: America will never have a chance of being truly great if we don’t stop letting some of our fellow citizens (neighbors) die because they cannot afford the lifesaving … more

11/22/16 07:14 PM

Letters to the Editor: September 19-25, 2019

The Editor: The Community Assistance Program (CAP) will be providing Thanksgiving dinner baskets again this year for those in our community with financial need. Last year, over 265 baskets … more

9/18/19 05:51 PM

Letters to The Editor: December 21-27, 2023

The Editor: CAP’s Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store welcomed parents from 120 families last week who came to shop for Christmas gifts for their children at drastically discounted … more

12/20/23 02:51 PM

Letters to the editor: August 10-16

The Editor: The Blaine Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the community and participants for another successful Drayton Harbor Days Maritime Festival. We are fortunate to have a … more

8/16/17 06:49 PM

Letters to the editor, February 4- February 10

The Editor, The city of Blaine and the Port of Bellingham want the opinion of citizens as to what type access they desire for the port’s fishing pier, ranging from full vehicular … more

2/3/16 06:10 PM