I’m not sure 100 people at a Recreation Center reflect the opinions of “Coupeville,” but it does concern me as a citizen and a military… Continue reading
The article titled “Won’t fight in Iraq” begins by trying to portray Lt. Watada as some kind of hero, saying he was guided by conscience… Continue reading
I feel that many people are so focused on tearing down whatever administration or political party or ideology they disagree with (such as the Jan.… Continue reading
This man, Ehren Watada, is a coward (News-Times, Jan. 17). My son is currently in Army boot camp and if I’m being honest it scares… Continue reading
It is sad to see that so many poultry farms are no longer in business on Whidbey. If they were still in business there would… Continue reading
Greg Banks (News-Times, Jan. 13) is quoted as saying, “I expect the loyalty of my deputy prosecutors, and I’m entitled to the loyalty of my… Continue reading
It appears you overlooked the fact the election was over Nov. 7, but you continue to print biased articles about Greg Banks who was reelected… Continue reading
Thank you to Island County commissioners Mac McDowell, Bill Byrd and Mike Shelton for their support of the Children’s Commission in the 2007 budget for… Continue reading
With all the letters that I have been reading about the storms and PSE and such I would like to take a moment to comment.I… Continue reading
In reply to “We’re watching Barbara Bailey” (Letters, Jan. 6):I don’t think I’ve ever read anything as narrow minded and bigoted! It would seem Mr.… Continue reading
North Whidbey Help House, which was chartered on July 7, 1977, is the food bank that feeds those in need from Deception Pass to Greenbank.… Continue reading
I would like to comment on the issue of illegal dumping on Whidbey Island, and the response of the Sheriff’s Office to this recurrent problem.I… Continue reading
Is there a kind of Nostradamus living among us in Oak Harbor?In the last few weeks I have read of Oak Harbor schools “discovering” empty… Continue reading
As a former Navy enlisted person I cannot understand why this officer, Lt. Watada, and supposed gentleman is being handled with such kid gloves by… Continue reading
My curiosity has been tweaked with the addition of new terminology to the pages of this newspaper. That new terminology being “sales tax leakage.” Curiosity… Continue reading
There seems to be much confusion over the new burn ban. Apparently there is a misconception that there is absolutely no outdoor burning allowed as… Continue reading
On behalf of the Island County Readiness to Learn Foundation board and staff we would like to thank everyone who helped to make our fund-raising… Continue reading
Lately I’ve seen several letters to the paper about the recent power outage. The complaints range from “why aren’t our power lines buried?” to “why… Continue reading
For those who support the proliferation of big box stores on Whidbey, please move to Lynnwood, Everett or wherever they like so they can shop… Continue reading
Mr. Smith is not alone in not understanding the burn ban now in effect (Letters, Dec. 30).I live in a development near Maple Falls in… Continue reading