Editor, This is in response to the March 5 story on Coupeville’s deer population. First, it is not everyone’s opinion that there is a deer… Continue reading
Editor, In your Wednesday March 24 edition, there was a letter to the editor by Lorinda K F Newton, of Clinton that asserted, “House Resolution… Continue reading
Editor, We need government to work and express the will of the majority and do the people’s work. The filibuster originated to prevent progress on… Continue reading
Editor, The news is horrible: mass killings, ethnic hate crimes, insurrection and destructive demonstrations. While our reaction may be to call out to government and… Continue reading
Editor, I read with interest the March 24 article about the petition opposing the proposed homeless shelter near Coupeville. At first, the petition’s arguments seemed… Continue reading
Editor, In his March 12 letter to the editor, Fred Wilferth laments ideology run amok when “textbooks devote two pages to Harriet Tubman and one… Continue reading
Editor, The state House has passed two Orwellian-named bills that are now before the Senate. House Resolution 1, the so-called “For the People Act,” violates… Continue reading
Editor, It’s too bad some people are so wedded to their political party that they can’t see how misguided their rhetoric is. To try and… Continue reading
Editor, I rejoice that our courts decided that OLF Coupeville must be kept open. I’m writing as I cannot help but note COER leader Bob… Continue reading
Editor, I had the opportunity to read an article in The South Whidbey Record today that was reminiscent of an article referencing a letter written… Continue reading
Editor, I read with interest the recent letters to the editor by writers who think former President Trump is the modern-day equivalent to Benedict Arnold,… Continue reading
Editor, On Jan. 30, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern. A call to arms for public officials to begin… Continue reading
Editor, Invasion of the Deer. They are coming. How soon will it be before Oak Harbor also sees these “killer deer?” Why do they come… Continue reading
Editor, I taught at South Whidbey High School for 18 years, 14 of them as English department chair. I retired 12 years ago, but continue… Continue reading
Editor, A confluence of recent developments in government and business gives us hope for planet Earth. John Kerry was appointed special presidential envoy for climate.… Continue reading
Editor, I am writing in response to Luie Ferrer of Coupeville, who recently wrote a letter to the editor about litter bugs who are leaving… Continue reading
Editor, Those cold water swimmers are out of their minds. Great photos, though. Diane Driver Langley… Continue reading
Editor, I have been married for 49 years to my teacher wife, so, I read with interest Steven Hortons’s letter to the editor defending a… Continue reading
Editor, I would like to know what role Island County government is playing in the pandemic besides web pages. I would also like to know… Continue reading
Editor, State senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray must vote to pass HR1 and stand up for a bold and progressive Senate to uphold the… Continue reading