LYNDEN — The Lynden City Council is now moving closer to removing fluoride from the public water system. On Oct. 21, council voted 6-to-0 to approve the creation of a new ordinance to remove all fluoride from Lynden’s water. Council Member Mark Wohlrab was not present. The ordinance also came attached with a directive to […]
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Letter to the editor: Scientific clarity on water fluoridation
Hello fellow Edmonds city residents. My name is Dr. Jason Penaluna, I am a 20-year practicing functional neurologist in Shoreline, but my wife, two children and I are firmly planted, proud and loyal residents of Edmonds. I have some exciting news that I feel would serve our fair city and provide the city council with […]
Lynden City Council to plan for more fluoride talks — again
LYNDEN — On Oct. 7, the Lynden City Council unanimously voted to bring fluoride back to the discussion table. The motion to initiate the vote was made by Council Member Gary Bode, who was one of the four council members who voted to remove fluoride from Lynden’s public water system earlier this summer. Back in […]
City of Chehalis considers discontinuing water fluoridation
Water fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride to a public water supply in order to help prevent tooth decay. It started in the U.S. in the 1940s after scientists noticed populations living in areas with naturally occurring fluoride in the water were developing fewer cavities. Recently, with many newer dental products containing fluoride, some […]
Anti-fluoride protest at Lynden City Council meeting
LYNDEN — On July 15, dozens gathered outside of the Lynden City Annex building to protest Mayor Scott Korthuis’s July 1 decision to veto council’s decision to end the addition of fluoride into the city’s water supply. Just after the meeting started, council heard public comment from two of the protestors. Original article online at: […]
Whatcom County city debates removing fluoride from its water
For nearly 80 years, cities and towns across the United States have added fluoride to their public water systems, with the intent of helping prevent tooth decay. The intended result for dental health was overwhelmingly positive, and is considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be one of the greatest public health success stories of […]
Should Longview stop adding fluoride to its drinking water? Longview councilman wants to know.
Anew councilman is holding a town hall Tuesday at the Longview Public Library to discuss whether removing fluoride from the city’s drinking water would save needed money. Original article online at: https://tdn.com/news/local/government-politics/should-longview-stop-adding-fluoride-to-its-drinking-water-longview-councilman-wants-to-know/article_4c4b6c40-dbe5-11ee-984d-176057a9b567.html
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… […]
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 […]
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/