Recent Stories

Limit size of houses around Lake Whatcom
Promises to honor Obama if he is elected
Initiative 1000 does not recognize dignity
Home prices based on demand, not fees
Unhappy with publication of local column about Palin
Heed advice to protect historic waterfront
McCain shows lack of judgment with Palin
Put drinking age back to 18, reduce troubles
Recruiting should show true nature of war
Abortion choice is also a 'private family matter'
Don't be so critical of business owners
Parents can opt out of in-school recruitment
Offers alternative to more big box stores
Says Obama speech was like a commercial
Military not only way to serve country
City Council decision about lake backfires
Military to thank for our freedom, lives
Says anti-military letter akin to racism
Lawyers better than businessmen to serve
Voices concern about Gregoire's supporters
Our community could be much better, 'if'
Greed, not farmers, leads to higher prices
Letter should have thanked military
Recruiting allows youth to make choice
Don't wait for holidays to remember veterans
Wants stop on export of oil found in U.S.
Has suggestions for WTA other than tax
Says letter's author should just avoid fair
City should approve building projects
Military is necessary to American freedom

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