Opinion
Take a Breath: Is civility weak and boring?
Civility First found 68% of Whidbey Islanders avoided family members because of polarization.
Opinion
Sound Off: Role of the city in development is misunderstood
There have been several new developments over the past few months that have sparked strong opinions within our…
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Libraries are sacred spaces of knowledge
I came by my bookishness rather honestly. My mother was a bookworm. There was nothing she enjoyed more…
Opinion
Take a Breath: A search for unity on Whidbey Island
Mom always knew. She could see it coming: the brash comment, the angry outburst, the hurtful remark.
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.
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: It will take all of us to end homeless crisis
Every one on the island gets the occasional opportunity to ignore or attend to a panhandler on some…
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Going wild on Whidbey Island, again
Forty-five years ago my wife and I created a homestead in a wild corner of Whidbey Island, more…
Opinion
Sound Off: Lawmakers should pledge not to use ‘legislative privilege’
The Washington Coalition for Open Government is urging state legislators to pledge they will not use a so-called…
Opinion
Sound Off: Military spending is for national defense, not ‘golden egg’
BY DR. MICHAEL SERAPHINOFF