Editor, At times like these, Good Cheer is here for our community. During these stressful and uncertain times, having strong community institutions is key. We… Continue reading
Editor, Soon, many of us will receive $1,200 checks from the U.S. Treasury. They will be a one-time lifeline for people with no savings, who… Continue reading
Editor, A recently published letter to Gov. Jay Inslee has caused concern. The letter was written by the Washington State Hospital Association on behalf of… Continue reading
Editor, I just returned from grocery shopping at Payless in Freeland. I want to thank every employee for working through this pandemic, and taking it… Continue reading
Editor, I’m glad to see more and more people following the 6-foot social distancing rule while waiting in line in grocery stores. However, I have… Continue reading
Editor, In these strange times where you are urged to self isolate and avoid close contact you think of the heroes, medical people, firemen and… Continue reading
Editor, As senior citizens with compromised immune systems, we have tried to self-quarantine as much as possible lately. We go out only to pick up… Continue reading
It is with gratitude for Wallin Funeral Home that I am writing this letter today. Gratitude for Kelly Davidson, a funeral director, who went above… Continue reading
Editor, Jessie Stensland’s March 14 Whidbey News-Times article addressed the Navy’s March 5 request of the court to consider a non-public, secret declaration of the… Continue reading
Editor, Don Brunell in a March 4 Sound Off column gave a lot of numbers regarding the price of acting on our climate crisis. As… Continue reading
Editor, Judge Alan Hancock’s decision to retire at the end of this year heralds the end of a truly remarkable career as a superior court… Continue reading
Editor, The landline telephone system at the home of two octogenarians, my wife and I, in rural Oak Harbor was inoperable for almost two weeks.… Continue reading
Editor, I read with interest the recent article “3 candidates vie for superior court judge,” and applaud the thoughtful — and early — attention being… Continue reading
Editor, I just want to go on record that I feel that those who are in charge of the Coupeville Musslefest were irresponsible for not… Continue reading
Editor, Three cheers to Rick and Kevin Kiser for their comments. I too would like to thank our greedy, idiotic and irresponsible politicians both here… Continue reading
Editor, We at the Coupeville Lions Club want to thank the Coupeville community for making our 15th annual scholarship auction dinner such a huge success.… Continue reading
Editor, Our property taxes just increased by about $750 (19 percent) per year. We would like to thank the voters and out-of-control politicians for making… Continue reading