Editor, Here we are, ballots in hand. We find ourselves, with the power of our votes, with the ability, even the responsibility, to set a… Continue reading
Editor, What an amazing service Island Transit is: Our citizens can go everywhere for free, without driving. Astonishing. But it seems like every year or… Continue reading
I find it funny how Mr. Fischer (in his letter to the editor, titled “Vegas Corp Pouring Money Into Council Races”) wants to make his… Continue reading
Editor, If you live or own property on Whidbey Island you owe it to yourself to read the article referenced in the Sept. 14 letters… Continue reading
Editor, There is reason for genuine concern in the upcoming election for two positions on Oak Harbor’s City Council. It is no coincidence that city… Continue reading
Dear Editor: As the election draws near, Oak Harbor is once again inundated with a forest of yard signs. Hoping to influence voters with a… Continue reading
Editor, In addition to the recent letter about delayed-mail-to-the-Island-County-Clerk revelation: If your mail is not in the Post Office (in Oak Harbor) by mid-afternoon, it… Continue reading
Editor, I am happy to support David Day in his bid to be elected to continue as a commissioner for the Port of Coupeville. This… Continue reading
Editor, As the election draws near, Oak Harbor is once again inundated with a forest of yard signs. Hoping to influence voters with a slogan… Continue reading
Editor, On behalf of the board of directors of the Oak Harbor Music Festival, I would like to express our sincere thanks to all the… Continue reading
Editor, To the misguided citizens trying so very hard to force the Navy to leave Whidbey Island — admit it; that has been your agenda… Continue reading
Editor, I have two properties on Whidbey Island, both in the Oak Harbor area. When we first came to the Island in 1989 on a… Continue reading
Editor, I urge all residents of Island County Fire Protection District No. 2 to vote for Marv Koorn as commissioner of North Whidbey Fire and… Continue reading
Editor, This letter is to express my support for the re-election of Bob Severns as mayor of Oak Harbor. I am a resident of the… Continue reading
Editor, I want to compliment all who run for office as it is difficult with mass media sharing fiction, fact and other which can lead… Continue reading
Editor, Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your “Growler flight path” column, Mr. Graves, and how those who live under it made the choice… Continue reading
Editor, I’d like to respond to reporter Laura Guido’s article, “County eyeing cluster housing code revamp.” This proposal supports greed and does not help working… Continue reading
Editor, This past Fathers Day, me and my dad, former Oak Harbor mayor Al Koetje, sat down and talked about what Naval Air Station Whidbey… Continue reading
Editor, Dear Publisher Keven Graves, amen to your Sept. 21 column in the Whidbey News-Times regarding the controversial Outlying Field Coupeville and Naval Air Station… Continue reading
Editor, Navy Capt. Larry Salter wrote an eloquent Sound Off in the Sept. 28 issue of the Whidbey News-Times. He summarized my feelings exactly, only… Continue reading