Write a Letter
Here's the basic information: Shorter letters are more likely to be included and read, so aim towards 200 words. Include your name and a daytime telephone number. It would be best to submit a letter to more than one newspaper:
Bellingham Herald. Post your letter to Facebook
Cascadia Weekly. Email to: letters@cascadiaweekly.com (300 word limit)
Ferndale Record-Journal. Email to: news@ferndalerecordjournal.com
Lynden Tribune. Email to: editor@lyndentribune.com (300 word limit, deadline 2 pm Mondays)
The Northern Light. Email to letters@thenorthernlight.com (350 word limit)
Skagit Valley Herald. Email to letters@skagitpublishing.com (300 word limit)
Whatcom Watch. Read guidelines here
Anacortes American. Email to news@goanacortes.com (Guildelines)
Contact your elected officials
Federal
President: Donald J. Trump CONTACT
Toll-free Capitol Switchboard: 1-866-338-1015
U.S. Senate:
Patty Murray CONTACT
Maria Cantwell CONTACT
U.S. House of Representatives District 1: Suzan DelBene CONTACT
U.S. House of Representatives District 2: Rick Larsen CONTACT
State
Governor: Jay Inslee CONTACT
Other State Elected Officials
LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE, toll-free: 1-800-562-6000
39th Legislative District:
Sen. Keith Wagoner CONTACT
Rep. Carolyn Eslick CONTACT
Rep. Robert Sutherland CONTACT
40th Legislative District:
Sen. Liz Lovelett CONTACT
Rep. Debra Lekanoff CONTACT
Rep. Alex Ramel CONTACT
42nd Legislative District:
Sen. Doug Ericksen CONTACT
Rep. Sharon Shewmake CONTACT
Rep. Alicia Rule CONTACT
Rosters of all Members of the Legislature
Port of Bellingham
Commissioners: CONTACT
Whatcom County
County Executive: Satpal Sidhu CONTACT
Other County elected officials
Sheriff: Bill Elfo BLOG
County Council CONTACT
Bellingham
Mayor: Seth Fleetwood CONTACT
City Council: CONTACT
District Boundaries: Whatcom Political and Taxing District Maps
Coming Soon: Skagit and San Juan County officials and newspaper contacts