Opinion
Take a Breath: District 10 legislator stays professional in partisan climate
Dave Paul was an educator before he ran for office. He’s still teaching, and still learning.
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No veteran should go hungry in America
Nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck
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From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Resistance is not futile, but it is American
Of course, I thought of a dozen arguments I could have made after he left.
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PFML used mostly by high earners at expense of others
The state has built a worker-financed benefit machine that never stops eating wages.
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What we’re seeing: We should be mindful about spending public money
Last month, I challenged the priorities of the Island County Joint Tourism Board. Bob Wilbur, the chair of…
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Take a Breath: Prosecutor puts professional ethics before politics
Greg Banks has served Island County as Prosecuting Attorney since 1999.
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Sound Off: Democrats holding fast to avoid a health care crisis
Employers are bracing for the largest annual increase in health care costs in 15 years.
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From Point No Point to Deception Pass: During Whidbey visit, Governor discusses existential threat to democracy
He got right to the point. We are in an existential struggle with a federal government…
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Sound Off: There are reasons big businesses may not come to city
I came very close to opening a Cinnabon/Auntie Anne’s/Jamba Juice combo.
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Sound Off: SPiN Cafe relies on collaboration to support clients
As a case manager at SPiN Cafe, I wanted to weigh in on what was stated in a…
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Take a Breath: Shop owner creates a warm, welcoming space
And thanks to people like Naomi Schneider, it keeps on paying itself forward.
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Sound Off: Regenerative tourism helps economy, preserves what matters
Regenerative tourism adds generally compatible diversity to visitor opportunities.