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Share the cold hard facts about heroin | Publisher’s Column

I was raised not to use the word “hate.” My mother used to say, you “dislike” something, don’t…

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Successful marathon showcases Whidbey as a travel destination | Publisher’s Column

Congratulations to the City of Oak Harbor on a marathon well done. The 13th annual event drew more…

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Recognizing the value of news you get | Publisher’s Column

For nearly 125 years, the Whidbey News-Times has been providing loyal readers with coverage they can count on.…

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Digital subs are the next wave for newspapers

For nearly 20 years, The Whidbey Examiner has been providing loyal readers with coverage they can count on.…

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More than an oak tree fell victim to Oak Harbor’s saw | Publisher’s Column

It wasn’t just the mighty oak tree that was lost this weekend in Oak Harbor. A good deal…

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Football signed by Russell Wilson going to good cause | Publisher’s Column

All too often, you hear about the professional athlete who runs afoul of the law, or who comes…

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Should art be safe, or is it better to challenge thinking? | Publisher’s Column

The sculpture of a large octopus proposed for downtown Oak Harbor — a piece being referred to as…

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Ignoring arrests flies in face of transparent judicial system in U.S. | Publisher’s column

Two recent articles drew some particularly emotional reactions from some readers. The first was a Jan. 28 article…

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Seahawks provided a moment to savor | Publisher’s Column

The past few weeks have been pure electric on Whidbey Island and throughout Washington state. The excitement and…

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Help bring local history to the pages of your newspaper | Publisher’s Column

A community newspaper is a historical record. With every edition of the Whidbey News-Times, events are recorded for…

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Funding for NAS Whidbey projects very welcome news | Publisher’s Column

Like countless other communities across the nation, North Whidbey and the Oak Harbor have felt the sting of…

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Asking Santa to bring some very important gifts | Publisher’s Column

Dear Santa, I’m writing to you this year from Whidbey Island. I moved here in February after spending…

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Attack on Christian values is a low blow | Publisher’s Column

Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve certainly has a right to voice an opinion. The group has the right to…