Editor, The EPA has proposed a stormwater discharge permit for Navy discharges to Clover Valley Creek and Dugualla Bay. The EPA acknowledges that the proposed… Continue reading
Editor, It was the Sunday after the global climate strike inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. I was in church; the sermon title was… Continue reading
Editor, The Island County Assessor’s Office has been invited by the Whidbey Island Association of Realtors to give a community presentation regarding the property tax… Continue reading
Editor, Anyone in America today, right now, who is not totally freaked out about what is happening to our democracy is not paying attention. The… Continue reading
Editor, Recently I attended an informative meeting hosted by the local greening congregations concerning drinking water. I learned that firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals… Continue reading
Editor, The Navy found PFAS chemicals in water coming from its base more than a year ago – but didn’t reveal all that were found.… Continue reading
Editor, I would like to clear up some items that have been said about me and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue. It has been said… Continue reading
Editor, Tim Eyman is sponsoring another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976, on this year’s ballot. Among a long list of transportation funding cuts included, I-976 could… Continue reading
Editor, Having attended meetings by the promoters of the Wright’s Crossing debacle and finding it to be a carefully crafted bunch of baloney intended to… Continue reading
Editor, My name is Jin Ming Ma and I have lived in this wonderful country for over 28 years. I’m originally from China. I appreciated… Continue reading
Editor, I was intrigued by council candidate Michael Crawford’s response to my letter highlighting the fact that he and Mr. Mack have received out-of-state political… Continue reading
Editor, I feel compelled to tell the citizens of Oak Harbor a little more about what I’ve done, what I am doing and why I… Continue reading
Editor, In response to Oct. 19 letter: With all due respect Mr. Hulett, you have no clue what the hell is going on. Shame on… Continue reading
Editor, Wake up people, we’re being scammed again. The opposition to Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 is doing what it does best — obfuscate in bold… Continue reading
Editor, Here we are, ballots in hand. We find ourselves, with the power of our votes, with the ability, even the responsibility, to set a… Continue reading
Editor, What an amazing service Island Transit is: Our citizens can go everywhere for free, without driving. Astonishing. But it seems like every year or… Continue reading
I find it funny how Mr. Fischer (in his letter to the editor, titled “Vegas Corp Pouring Money Into Council Races”) wants to make his… Continue reading