Editor, As our governor contemplates how to extend his lockdown order, and what to do after his powers expire on May 31, my question is,… Continue reading
Editor, Do the people who say they are willing to take their chances and die from COVID-19 realize that their’s will be a slow, agonizing… Continue reading
Editor, We are witnessing another gross example of government overreach in the Langley mayor’s exercising his “emergency” power in mandating that everyone wear a mask… Continue reading
Editor, Gov. Jay Inslee declared on emergency on March 23 because of COVID-19. He implemented strict lockdown measures in order to keep the hospitals from… Continue reading
Editor, We are back again, needing to protect the U.S. Postal Service, this time from Trump and his Republican cronies. Trump is trying to tear… Continue reading
Editor, On Saturday, May 9 I was involved in a motorcycle accident at Sharpe’s Corner and State Highway 20. I would like to thank the… Continue reading
Editor, My deepest appreciation goes out to what must be one of the most forward-thinking schools in this country — Whidbey’s own Calyx Community Arts… Continue reading
Editor, Carolyn Cliff is the right choice to replace retiring Island County Superior Court Judge Vicki I. Churchill and deserves your support. Here’s why. First,… Continue reading
Editor, My wife and I just finished watching the Memorial Day tribute organized yet again by Kelly Davidson, whom we do not know. Many thanks… Continue reading
Editor, Taking a cue from my auto mechanic who always looks for the simplest problem leading to an obviously solution: Would we all not be… Continue reading
Editor, I am supporting Helen Price Johnson’s candidacy for state Senator and encourage others to do so as well. Helen is a leader with extraordinary… Continue reading
Editor, Because I am over 70 years old I am considered at risk of dying if I contract COVID-19, so I am taking all the… Continue reading
Editor, The name Melanie Bacon will be on the Aug. 4 ballot for Island County commissioner, District 1, the seat being vacated by Helen Price… Continue reading
Editor, Regarding those who think our civil liberties have been abridged and our economy needlessly trashed: What, exactly, do you think would have happened if… Continue reading
Editor, All around me there are efforts to thank those around us doing unselfish things to help us continue to live our lives during this… Continue reading
Editor, I am responding tot he letter to the editor by Joseph Moreland, published in the May 9 Whidbey News-Times. He makes the following points:… Continue reading
Editor, The killing of young black men and women because “we thought this” or “suspected that” is appalling and always has been. A boy walking… Continue reading