Editor, This is a call for people to stop and think about what they are doing while the covid pandemic batters the world. I write… Continue reading
Editor, Has someone been spreading a rumor about me to members of Congress? In the first 100 days of 2020, a total of 39 members… Continue reading
Editor, I asked a neighbor if she would like an Angie Homola yard sign, and she answered “no,” because she is supporting Helen Price-Johnson, and… Continue reading
Editor, I have followed the letters to the editor the past few weeks about the Growlers, and have wanted to share my perspective. My husband… Continue reading
Editor, This is in response to Lorinda Newton’s letter in the May 9 Whidbey News-Times urging people to sign petition R90 which would, in her… Continue reading
Editor, Memorial Day will soon be here. This holiday is celebrated as a time to honor all Americans who died while in the U.S. military… Continue reading
Editor, I worked in the Island County court system for more than 20 years, including eight years as Superior Court administrator and seven years as… Continue reading
Editor, Every time I see headlines like today’s, “Arizona governor fires experts who say he’s making a mistake by reopening state,” and “Trump administration rejects… Continue reading
Editor, We now find ourselves at a point in the COVID pandemic where new infections on the island have become infrequent. The economic impact for… Continue reading
Editor, Last month, the governor signed ESSB 5395, the state-mandated, K-12 comprehensive sexual health education bill. Comprehensive Sexuality Education teaches more than the “birds and… Continue reading
Editor, As we are starting our three month in this coronavirus shutdown, there are some things I wonder about. We have had problems with viruses… Continue reading
Editor, What is One? How many times do we count in our minds one, two, three, always starting with one? This distinction between one and… Continue reading
Editor, Helen Price Johnson is our best choice for state Senator. We need her passion, natural skills, and experience for these challenging times. Helen is… Continue reading
Editor, I am the parent of a fourth grade student. I recently heard the news of the extreme cuts to our faculty and to the… Continue reading
Editor, This is an open letter to Trump supporters — critical thinking. Our forefathers who wrote all the documents, the Bill of Rights and U.S.… Continue reading
Editor, It is no surprise that the month of May is designated as National Foster Care Appreciation Month. The month of May carries us well… Continue reading
Editor, When our State Parks took the Gov. Jay Inslee’s directed steps in support of suppressing the current crisis, Fort Casey State Park turned off… Continue reading
Editor, We met Carolyn Cliff some years ago when she helped us during a very difficult time while caring for an elderly friend. She guided… Continue reading
Editor, This Earth Day, our new stay-home lifestyle has gave us an opportunity to observe the outdoors more than usual. Grey whales were as common… Continue reading
Editor, As everyone knows, these are indeed unique and demanding trying times. But there is some good news, former county commissioner Angie Homola is seeking… Continue reading