Opinion
In Our Opinion: Seek public input, avoid consultants in spending stimulus money
It appears that government officials on Whidbey will have a lot of leeway when it comes to spending…
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In Our Opinion: Central Whidbey location is right for homeless shelter
Since 2017, the Haven has offered a warm, safe place to sleep for people who have no other…
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Sound Off: Working to strengthen WhidbeyHealth’s financial position
The declaration of a global pandemic was made just over a year ago. Since then, WhidbeyHealth providers and…
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From the Publisher: Times are changing, and so is our mode of newspaper delivery
When you’re nearly 130 years old, you have to adapt to the times.
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In Our Opinion: Those fighting for racial equality should focus on county government
It’s a little ironic, but perhaps not surprising, that so much of the discussion about racial equality and…
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Sound Off: State must help with fallout from ‘extraordinary opinion’
On Feb. 25, the Washington Supreme Court issued an extraordinary opinion with far-reaching consequences.
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In Our Opinion: Deer and loathing in Coupeville: Some possible solutions
To many Coupeville residents, the resident black-tail deer are no longer the noble wild creatures or the cute…
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Rockin’ A Hard Place | The Rock got great help to take care of itself when needed most
We Rock dwellers enjoy the distance we have from America. It takes awhile to get anywhere from here,…
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In Our Opinion: Letters to schools misguided but should spur reflection
Both the Oak Harbor and the South Whidbey School districts were recently presented with letters claiming that students…
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Sound Off: Until all are vaccinated, remain vigilant, patient
Every day I receive heartbreaking emails and phone calls from citizens who are enraged or scared about their…
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In Our Opinion: Offer of towering artwork should not be squandered
Oak Harbor has a once-in-a-lifetime shot at getting a bold, superlative and truly memorable sculpture that was created…
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In Our Opinion: Regional reopening plan doesn’t work for Island County
It’s ridiculous that people can’t eat inside restaurants in Island County, which has largely maintained low COVID-19 infection…
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In Our Opinion: Passage of school levy is imperative, even during a pandemic
Voters who live in North Whidbey will decide whether to return to the dark ages of the Oak…