“We have come to the conclusion that consumption patterns and habits of Island County have changed.” So sayeth David Sommerville of Frontier Ford (News-Times, Feb.… Continue reading
I have been reading with interest all of the comments concerning the Coupeville High School flag. Unfortunately, the United States Code, Title 4 Chapter 1… Continue reading
I’ve just read about the closing of the Ford dealership. As a military member that has been on the island for the past six years… Continue reading
You all have done a great job in NOT supporting your local community and families (Whidbey Island Ford closes)!How is it that you can live,… Continue reading
I think it’s time for Ms. Casebeer to go to the “time out room” for not checking her facts before spouting off about the red,… Continue reading
I used to fly a flag. I bought it, cleaned it, put it out and took it down. One day when I brought it in… Continue reading
Saturday’s caucuses came far short of representing many of Washington state voters.I live in senior housing in Coupeville; and as in past elections, most of… Continue reading
The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District staff is very proud of the accomplishments that have been made regarding the operation and participation of the… Continue reading
The article on Citizens on Patrol written by Cynthia Woolbright (Whidbey News-Times Jan. 2) has greatly enhanced our recruiting effort.We have three new recruits and… Continue reading
Ground zero, as in 9-11? Let’s get a grip.I hardly think an apparent mishap shooting in the parking lot of a night club warrants being… Continue reading
The following is in regards to the shooting outside the night club in Oak Harbor. Being prior Navy myself, I find it extremely shameful that… Continue reading
Thank you to all the coordinators, precinct caucus chairs, tally clerks, greeters, and all the other volunteers who helped conduct the Democratic Party caucuses on… Continue reading
The Seattle Times has recently reported an article that has rightly accused the Growth Manage Act of 1990 (thanks Democrats) of increasing the cost of… Continue reading
I first read Mr. Joiner’s Feb. 16 “Sound off” and laughed. I am often amused by the irony and hypocrisy politics and elections bring out.… Continue reading
In the Feb. 6 article by Cynthia Woolbright, on the class portraits done by the students in Jon Aesoph’s first semester drawing class, the lore… Continue reading
I am writing for the safety of our children. I am a mother of three boys that attend Broadview Elementary School. I would love for… Continue reading
Being a former Oak Harbor resident for over 25 years, I am so shocked to see that a night club has been allowed in the… Continue reading
Working to improve our schools is a tough and relentless challenge. Nothing illustrates this better than the past few weeks; circumstances evolved to a boiling… Continue reading
How about instead of another national franchised restaurant that closes at 10 p.m., we cater to the people who don’t roll up when the sidewalks… Continue reading
Your characterization of downtown Oak Harbor (Editorial, Feb. 20) as unsavory and dangerous is an irresponsible disservice to the vast majority of businesses in the… Continue reading