Editor, Penn Cove. For many, these words are associated with beautiful sunrises, herons majestically observing the waters for their catch, clam digging, duck and even… Continue reading
Editor, Quite a few years ago, during the Environmental Impact Statement 106 historical hearing process, the Navy agreed to landscape around those ugly concrete blocks… Continue reading
Editor, The Jan. 7 letter to the editor of the Whidbey News-Times, “Navy should clean up its mess for the next generation” gives the impression… Continue reading
Editor, In the 10 short months since “I Support The Girls-Whidbey Island” was established, we’ve had phenomenal success. Thanks to all the wonderfully generous people… Continue reading
Editor, You recently published a deranged screed from a local Trumpster. He made the astonishing statement that, “I would bet that not one of these… Continue reading
Editor, I’d like to float the idea of purposefully voting for a moderate presidential candidate in the next election. Our island, like so many communities… Continue reading
Editor, The United States and Iran are poised at the edge of war. President Trump, acting impulsively, ordered the assassination of an Iranian official considered… Continue reading
Editor, There has been a lot of news about the PFAS in the water on North Whidbey. In one instance, the Navy has been using… Continue reading
Editor, I was mystified by Timothy Hazelo’s letter to the editor in the Dec. 17 Whidbey News-Times. He argued that Rep. Rick Larsen should not… Continue reading
Editor, I begin this response by asserting that I agree with most of what you, Mr. Dieckman, have written in your letter to the editor.… Continue reading
Editor, The “pro-impeachment rally draws crowds,” piece in the Dec. 21 Whidbey News-Times and the letter to the editor, “Trump is a danger to our… Continue reading
The Whidbey News-Times article of Dec. 17, titled “Hospital ponders adding new position to executive team,” fails to accurately describe how a successful, modern hospital… Continue reading
Editor, In response to my letter to the editor Wednesday, Nov. 6, Mr. Hickey expressed skepticism that a small percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere… Continue reading
Editor, The editorial of Dec. 12 bemoans slow drivers on Whidbey Island, including those driving “slightly under the speed limit.” You claim that this is… Continue reading
Editor, The Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is proposing bills that seek to limit high-capacity magazines, ban assault-style weapons and strengthen rules on ammunition… Continue reading
Editor, This is to the person who turned my purse in to Walmart on Friday, Dec. 13, after it was left unattended by me. I… Continue reading
Editor, When Donald Trump was a boy he attended a birthday party and threw cake at the other children. His parents could not control his… Continue reading
Editor, The “In Our Opinion” piece from the Dec. 7 edition of your paper contained an editorial titled “You’re not alone in your irritation with… Continue reading
Editor, I had met Congressman Rick Larsen a few times over the years at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island as well as with his staff… Continue reading
Editor, If Ms. Deseck-Piazzon was shocked, then I’m aghast and outraged — not really! I’m more amused by the transparency of your forum to promote… Continue reading