Whatcom County fluoride-free as Lynden joins others in water policy shift

Lynden made a break from its past on Monday night when city leaders voted to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water system. The 5-2 decision, with Councilmembers Gary Vis and Brent Lenssen opposed, means Whatcom County no longer has any cities that …

Lynden's fluoride debate returns as city council revisits last year's vetoed ban

City leaders in Lynden will vote Monday night on a plan to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water system. The city’s municipal water supply has been fluoridated since 1959, but recently, community members have come forward asking for that practice …

Critics call for fluoride removal in drinking water, Georgia doctors defend decades-old practice

Where the anti-flouride bill stands among Florida commissioners, Gov. DeSantis

By Jim DeFede April 27, 2025 / 3:06 PM EDT / CBS Miami Former state Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees on Florida's fluoride controversy Former state Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees on Florida's fluoride controversy 10:33 CBS News Miami…

It's been 100 days since Trump took office. Here's what he's done.

Many of his actions were promised during his campaign, but enacted once Trump made it to the White House with a blunt force aggressiveness. WASHINGTON — In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy …

Far North fluoridation expansion on horizon as non-compliance continues

More than 30,000 Far North residents could eventually be drinking fluoridated water at a cost of more than $6 million, as the Government looks to expand its public health mandate. Residents drinking council-supplied water in Kerikeri (6,700 people), …

Takeaways from Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government and strong-arming allies

In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy… In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy historical comparison. His actions target the …

Takeaways from Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling governme...

His actions have led allies in Europe, along with Canada, Japan and South Korea, to question their reliance on the U.S. The president has upended other multilateral organizations. And he has effectively shuttered the United States Agency for International …

Advice for staying healthy from local healthcare professionals

Cancer Risk Reduction Tips Dr. Emily Saul, D.O. Columbus Oncology & Hematology Cancer is a diagnosis that no one wants to encounter during their lifetime. As cancer rates continue to rise, knowing your family history is important, as roughly 5-10 …

Nothing to smile about: Half of Floridians have poor dental habits, report says

When it comes to oral hygiene, a new report is shedding light on the brushing and flossing habits in the Sunshine State. According to Risas Dental, it's not something to smile about, as Florida was ranked the fifth worst state in the U.S. in oral …