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Lynden council swears in two new members
LYNDEN — Actual City Council voting on discontinuing fluoridation of municipal water may be months away. A newly constituted council agreed on Jan. 2 to take up the topic in 2024. But the formal process, which likely will include a public hearing, will stretch out a while, starting with a Jan. 17 vote on simply […]
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Yay? Or nay? No decision yet on water fluoridation
LYNDEN — More than a month ago, Lynden City Council approved two motions. The first was to move water fluoridation talks to a future meeting. The second was to direct city staff to schedule a public hearing on the subject. In April 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee passed House Bill 1251 requiring that public water systems […]
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Activist against educator in the race to represent City Council’s District 2
Alocal progressive activist is running against a former educator to represent south Spokane’s District 2 on Spokane City Council this year. Paul Dillon previously worked as vice president of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. He’s also worked as a legislative aide for state Sen. Andy Billig and former City Council […]
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Guest Opinion: There Are ‘Three Major Flaws’ With Water Fluoridation
As a conscientious dentist for more than three decades, and someone who is very informed on fluoride science, I have sent this letter to establish that there is scientific evidence that demonstrates the harmful health effects caused by water fluoridation. I know that there are numerous concerned Lynden citizens fighting to stop fluoridating their community… […]
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Lynden council to consider ‘discontinuation of fluoridation of city’s water supply’
LYNDEN — On Sept. 18, Gloria Bode told the Lynden City Council she wants fluoride removed from the city’s water supply. Bode’s husband is Gary, one of the seven men who make up the council. After she spoke, Candy Hoksbergen, Elisha Wyant, Betty Van Dyken, Khushdip Brar and Becki Taylor also told the council they […]
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Saturday Morning Live 9/9/23
Host Becky Taylor discusses Lynden and water fluoridation on this episode of Saturday Morning Live. *Original full-text article online at: https://kgmi.com/podcasts/saturday-morning-live-9-9-23/ Print PDF
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GUEST OPINION: If in doubt, leave hydrofluorosilicic acid out
For more than 70 years, water fluoridation remained unquestioned and was deemed safe and effective. However, our understanding of science evolves with time. With many new and old studies coming to light about the risks, we now must question the risk/benefit ratio of water fluoridation. With pure motivation of increasing public understanding within our Lynden […]
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Spokane debates $11 million, 5-year water fluoridation project
Spokane is looking into fluoridating its water, and the expenditures may be more than the city can currently afford. Coming in at $11 million up front and between $1.8 and $2.3 million in recurring yearly operating costs, implementation would take five or more years. The Spokane City Council’s study session on Thursday touched on the issue. “The […]
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Fluoride system at Longview water treatment plant to be temporarily offline
The Longview Mint Farm Regional Water Treatment Plant fluoride system will be offline for scheduled maintenance. The work will take place Monday through June 12 and take two weeks to complete. Easily access the latest Lower Columbia news in an app that lets you select the topics that matter most to you. During this time […]
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Spokane fluoride water system cost study is complete | Here are the next steps going forward
The city of Spokane is one major step closer to deciding if it will implement a fluoridation system. SPOKANE, Wash. — The study of what it would cost to fluoridate Spokane’s water system is now complete. The findings were released Monday, meaning the city is one major step closer to deciding if it will implement […]
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