Editor, State Sen. Barbara Bailey’s Sound Off in the July 20 Whidbey News-Times exposes her as a disappointing representative who flirts with the truth and… Continue reading
Editor, Why do the people of Whidbey Island allow an ambitious, self-promoting politician and dodgy new arrivals to define and mischaracterize their island? A quick… Continue reading
Editor, I just wanted to express my thanks to all those who worked to make the Oak Harbor Music Festival happen. For my wife and… Continue reading
Editor, I am baffled by Tugg Thomson’s Aug. 17 letter to the editor arguing that climate change is not due to human activity. He refers… Continue reading
Editor, In response to “Electing Democrats will lead to the ruin of country:” Socialism, according to Britannica.com, is “social and economic doctrine that calls for… Continue reading
Editor, During a recent walk about town, I visited two parks that are near my residence and was appalled at the conditions. Holland Gardens Park… Continue reading
Editor, I was disappointed to read Tugg Thompson’s dangerously misinformed letter last weekend, “Humans aren’t responsible…” 8/17. The Whidbey News-Times should include some kind of… Continue reading
Editor, Dear Mr. Dickenson, thank you for your letter of July 27 regarding climate chaos/carbon pollution being God’s will. Please help me understand your point… Continue reading
Editor, As a resident of Coupeville who lives in the middle of the OLF Coupeville touch-and-go pattern, I wanted to write a calm and rational… Continue reading
Editor, On Tuesday morning, July 30, I was involved in a vehicle accident. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in our… Continue reading
Editor, I write to agree with the “Navy Brat’s” letter of Aug. 14 regarding the mayor’s letter about the state AG’s lawsuit. The mayor indicated… Continue reading
Editor, Low-income housing is an important issue. We have a housing crisis not only locally, but nationally. “Hearing examiner gives nod to low-income housing,” Whidbey… Continue reading
Editor, Witnessing the disharmony and slurs surrounding the Navy jet noise issue is extremely disheartening. The Aug. 20 Whidbey News-Times article by Laura Guido reported,… Continue reading
Editor, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Christine Cribb for all of her work with the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Since she… Continue reading
Editor, Regarding the political cartoon in your Aug. 10 issue that shows two soldiers marveling that civilians can get the “same” assault weapons that they… Continue reading
Editor, Just over a year ago, my best friend and I decided to adopt several miles of road under the Island County Adopt-a-Road Program. We… Continue reading
Editor, We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for an extremely successful Christmas In July Food and Fund Drive. Help… Continue reading
Editor, My first experience in the WhidbeyHealth emergency room was in May 2014, when I first arrived on the island as a resident. I was… Continue reading
Editor, The Bounce-on-Whidbey group is ramping up its rhetoric and scaring politicians into uncomfortable corners. Emerging within the ramp-up is a healthy level of irrationality,… Continue reading
Editor, I’d like to extend heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the City of Oak Harbor leaders and workers who put together the updated Windjammer Park.… Continue reading