Life
She passes Musselfest’s crown, reclaims a spot in the community
Vickie retired as chair of Musselfest after managing a spectacular 36th edition on March 5-6.
Opinion
Sound Off: Sunshine necessary to restore trust in government
March 13-19 marks “Sunshine Week,” an annual event highlighting the importance of open government — from city hall…
Opinion
Sound Off: Open letter to the community from hospital board
Over recent weeks there have been major upheavals within the WhidbeyHealth system, including sweeping changes in senior leadership…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Now that the hospital CEO is gone, the board should be next
Wholesale change is needed on the elected board of the Whidbey Island Hospital District.
Opinion
From dream to nightmare: Our hospital needs a cure, and soon
We current Rock dwellers need to raise our voices loudly like those of generations past.
Opinion
It’s up to the hospital board to fix the problems
Recent trouble at the Whidbey Island Hospital District raises questions about what the elected members of the hospital…
Opinion
In our opinion: Parks and rec levy is an investment in community
South Whidbey residents of good conscience should have an easy time filling out their ballot for the Feb.…
Opinion
Rockin’ a Hard Place: How to perk up and avoid crawling under a rock on our Rock
Local cooking, a stroll on the beach, leaving the car in the garage. They will cure what ails…
Opinion
In our opinion: There is such a thing as too many volunteer committees
Members of the Langley City Council, as well as other local elected officials on Whidbey, should be mindful…
Opinion
In our opinion: Contrasting road projects shows city’s priorities are askew
A tale of two road projects illustrates how things are amiss in Oak Harbor when it comes to…
Opinion
In our opinion: Recommendation in lawsuit against Navy is not a referendum on Growlers
News of a federal magistrate judge’s report and recommendation in a lawsuit against the Navy over aircraft noise…
Opinion
Editor’s column: The business of running a newspaper is unique and often misunderstood
The inner workings of newspapers, especially small community newspapers, are a mystery to many people.