Life
Rockin’ a Hard Place: Finding beautiful instant gratification while mowing the lawn
Given the recent spate of glorious sunshine after a bigger spate of rain, I knew that I would…
Life
A Rockin’ a Hard Place: A self-guided history tour loaded with good and bad reminders
As spring has finally sprung on our Rock, after a chilly and damp couple of months, it’s of…
Life
Rockin’ a Hard Place: Remembering a forgotten legacy and a missing portrait
When Dr. Paul Bishop came to Coupeville in 1949 and became the town’s only doctor with an office…
Opinion
A Rock dweller’s guide to love and romance
Although we take love seriously here on the Rock, talking about such things can make us squirm.
Life
Our January weather draws close attention from a young forecaster
Jonathan Pulley is an amateur weather forecaster and the moderator of Whidbey Island Weather.
Opinion
How some plywood and paint became a Coupeville holiday tradition
This simple but beautiful holiday tradition just seems to fit in perfectly with little Coupeville.
Opinion
It’s so easy to find things to be thankful for on our Rock
Columnist Harry Anderson made a list of things he is thankful for on the Rock this year.
Opinion
A beautiful bridge destroyed by hate then rebuilt by hope
Harry Anderson reflects on the tense political climate after visiting three Balcan countries.
Opinion
It seemed like a boom but how big? All the indicators are lagging.
With summer ending, I have been wondering just how big the tourist season has been on our Rock.
Opinion
Column: Remembering a decade of Rockin’ a Hard Place
Here’s a reminder of some of the elements of Rock life I have written about.
Life
Dinner served for 160 on Ebey’s Prairie
Scenic Isle Farm hosted Outstanding in the Field, a culinary event that takes place in the outdoors.
Life
Books on board great big wheels celebrates a diamond jubilee
This year, the bookmobile celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Life
Spring finally breaks the chill and lifts a gardener’s anxiety
Like many fellow emigres I’ve met here, I quickly learned to grow tomatoes, beets and so much more.