Editor, The two mass shootings this week have me wondering about just what is going on in the U.S. lately. Over the last few years… Continue reading
Editor, It’s a sad day for the citizens of Oak Harbor to realize that their mayor suffers from bouts of extreme hyperbole, a serious lack… Continue reading
Editor, As a former Naval aviation officer, I understand the necessity for proper training of Naval aviators, especially those involved in carrier operations. Nobody that… Continue reading
Editor, Whidbey Island residents who don’t recognize the problem with the Growlers tell the rest of us, “The Navy was here first, and you signed… Continue reading
Editor, The July 7 article, “Islanders join protest against detention centers” got my attention but not my support. I agree with their right to protest,… Continue reading
Editor, I am sick of hearing about the “Squad,” the new Democratic front. They should be called the “Squat,” actually the “Diddly Squat,” referring to… Continue reading
Editor, Recently, I’ve read articles in the Whidbey News-Times about the “new” WhidbeyHealth and how a person would be happy to be a “visitor” to… Continue reading
Editor, I take issue with Sen. Barbara Bailey’s use of derogatory name-calling in her July 24 “Sound Off” Op-Ed commentary. Sen. Bailey is certainly entitled… Continue reading
Editor, The mountain men have returned to Whidbey Island. Historical reenactments will recreate the rendezvous. Trappers would bring their furs and traders from St. Louis… Continue reading
Editor, I was not surprised to read of three malpractice suits against WhidbeyHealth — an oxymoron if there ever was one. My daughter saw a… Continue reading
Editor, My husband needed to be transported to WhidbeyHealth on a Saturday. It was serious and the paramedics and emergency room staff and physician were… Continue reading
Editor, Thank you, for the great article featuring the opening of the sober house for men. With so much controversy about the homeless issue in… Continue reading
Editor, Sen. Barbara Bailey’s July 20 Sound Off, “Litigator-in-chief’s lawsuit hurts economy, defense,” reaches a new low. Bailey’s commentary reeks of McCarthyism: intending to incite,… Continue reading
Editor, While the past year brought some disappointments, 2018-2019 has been a year of continued accomplishments for the PBY-Naval Air Museum. Our big disappointment is… Continue reading
Editor, Recently, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the Navy, alleging that the Environmental Impact Statement process used in determining the… Continue reading
Editor, The state recently sued Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the driver of 88 percent of Island County’s economy and 60 percent of the county… Continue reading
Editor, Enough is enough. I, and a number of my friends, are totally fed up with the continual whining and complaining of the COER community… Continue reading
Editor, Gov. Jay Inslee has made it known that illegal immigrants who defy federal immigration laws are welcomed in the state of Washington. We will… Continue reading
Editor, Referring to the Wednesday, July 10, letter to the editor, “How can one not notice our changing climate?” How can one not notice our… Continue reading
Editor, Just a week ago, the City of Oak Harbor celebrated the opening of the revamped Windjammer Park at City Beach. I am an ex-runner,… Continue reading