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Sound Off: Coverage of clear-cutting on island doesn’t tell complete story

Your recent article, “Despite how it may seem, clear-cutting not increasing,” lacks important context and is likely to…

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From the Editor: Press releases always welcome, but they are just the first step

People are a lot more savvy about how newspapers work than they used to be.

Manke

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Sound Off: This is a time to renew our pledge to remember the fallen

For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. The end of the school year and beginning of…

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In Our Opinion: Illegal or not, Coupeville school board actions troubling

As role models for students, school boards should strive to follow the letter as well as the spirit…

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In Our Opinion: With candidate filing week at hand, it’s time to run for office

The outcome of this year’s election could have a significant impact on local government on Whidbey Island for…

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Sound Off: Rethinking proposed bans on natural gas

By Don Brunell

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In Our Opinion: Disputes unmask extent of misinformation, confusion about face coverings

Together with social distancing, donning a face covering is proven to be one of the most simple, low-tech…

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Sound Off: State’s military, economy rely on Super Hornet funding

Washington state is an important state for our country’s Armed Services and national security. It is home to…

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In Our Opinion: History of Whidbey Island law enforcement is one of reform

Whidbey Island residents are lucky to have the professionally run law enforcement agencies that protect and serve the…

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Sound Off: Climate on the agenda this year; carbon tax should be too

A few weeks into the new administration, the federal government is off to a roaring start on climate…

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Smaller, safer nuclear reactors in works for Hanford reservation

It isn’t often we hear good news from the Hanford, but the Department of Energy recently announced the…

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Sound Off: Workshop a chance to learn about racist societal structures

As our nation struggles with current and past racial injustices, it is apparent that white America needs to…

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In Our Opinion: Deer Lagoon Grange’s membership should be open to all

The Deer Lagoon Grange has become an unlikely focal point in the culture war on South Whidbey.