Opinion
City should stand firm in sewer negotiations with Navy
Oak Harbor officials had yet another financial surprise regarding the new sewage treatment plant. This time it was…
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Sound Off: Built to last, and well worth a million bucks
Living in Central Whidbey, I have always thought that having all those historic structures in Ebey’s Landing National…
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In our opinion: Holland Happening may have changed, but name should not
Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce leaders learned that a tulip called by another name may not smell as…
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Sound off: Local newspapers will keep a close eye on legislators after court rules they are subject to Public Records Act
In 1869, the Daily Cleveland Herald quoted lawyer John Godfrey Saxe as saying, “Laws, like sausages, cease to…
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A sad bear, angry deer and Tom Cruise make year memorable
It was an interesting year on Whidbey Island, as it is every year.
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In our opinion: Justices’ rebuke of lawmakers is democracy in action
The framers of the Constitution would be proud to see that the separation of powers doctrine has flourished…
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In our opinion: Shopping locally makes for better gifts, stronger communities
Christmas is a week away, but there’s still plenty of time for residents to find the perfect gifts…
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In our opinion: Dealing with domestic violence is often complex
The most dangerous place for a woman is her home.
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In our opinion: You’re not alone if you are irritated by slow drivers
A peculiar quirk of some Whidbey Island drivers is to travel slightly under the speed limit on the…
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Sound Off: SPIN Cafe is in urgent need of a new home
SPIN Cafe exists to serve people in need. Today, SPIN itself is in need and may be without…
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In our opinion: Remove the politics from development permit decisions
A proposal to remove the Oak Harbor City Council from quasi-judicial decisions about development proposals is a good…
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Officials share what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season, we contacted various elected officials on Whidbey and asked what they are thankful for.