Obituaries
George Edward Proft: July 19, 1924 – July 10, 2019
George Edward Proft, 94.9583 years old and a resident of Western Washington, died peacefully in his sleep at…
Opinion
Publisher’s Column: Open, constructive dialogue helps build communities
The issues surrounding homelessness are broad and troubling, not just in Oak Harbor, Coupeville or Whidbey Island, but…
Opinion
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: Lawmakers should follow true science, pass HB1683
Growing up in Anacortes during the 1970s, we would line up in the elementary school hallway to get…
Opinion
Editorial: Attaching labels is divisive behavior we shouldn’t tolerate
Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold says he doesn’t like using labels
Opinion
What was that in the sky Sunday? We’d like to know as well
A weather photo of what some suggest looks like a rocket being fired from the northern end of…
Opinion
If the truth doesn’t matter, we’re in big trouble
It’s been said that we shouldn’t let the current state of politics become “the new normal.”
Opinion
Reject the ‘fake news’ lie, support local journalism
The motive behind the whole “fake news” narrative is clear, and the intentions, at best, nefarious.
Opinion
Publisher’s Column: Hold newspapers accountable, yes, but see social media spin for what it is
When Langley Mayor Tim Callison sent the South Whidbey Record a $64 bill last week for time a…
News
How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?
WashingtonVotes.org provides a free periodic roll call service to media outlets as long as the legislature is in…
Opinion
Special page intended to send key message to the other Washington
In 1991, I was the editor who wrote and produced the Whidbey News-Times’ one and only Extra edition.
Opinion
Opinion: News-Times picking up mantle as Coupeville newspaper closes
On Thursday, Jan. 19, we will be publishing the last edition of The Whidbey Examiner, the sister newspaper…
News
After 22 years, The Examiner will cease publication
In May 1994, I was one of the five people who founded The Whidbey Examiner, a newspaper that…
Opinion
Publisher’s Column: Funk scholarship honor representative of his legacy
Former Whidbey News Group co-owner and publisher Wallie Funk received a well-deserved honor this past week.