Editor, There are many forms of government — communism, socialism, fascism, democracy, etc. Ignoring definitional hair-splitting, there are essentially only two types. Government that is… Continue reading
Editor, As a mother, I know how essential child care is for a child’s development, parents’ ability to work and for our economy to thrive.… Continue reading
Editor, This is a note to in regards to Stina Wenzek’s letter written to South Whidbey schools. My name was not on the letter, but… Continue reading
Editor, This is in regard to the citizens’ complaint against a teacher in the South Whidbey School District, accusing him of indoctrinating students with his… Continue reading
Editor, What Americans need to remember is that it is democracy, the Republic, that is on loan from God. Over 500,000 Americans have made the… Continue reading
Editor, I had the opportunity to read articles in the Whidbey News-Times and The South Whidbey Record last week that were reminiscent of an article… Continue reading
Editor, The controversy over the choice of art to inspire and commemorate Whidbey Island and its population hub, Oak Harbor, is interesting. The choice seems… Continue reading
Editor, Every day the Island Drug COVID-19 team faces crowds of mostly older citizens searching for vaccinations. Every day they deal with endless COVID-19 questions,… Continue reading
Editor, To Mayor Bob Severns and members of the Oak Harbor City Council: This week’s freezing weather has brought a long-standing community need to greater… Continue reading
Editor, I miss Rush Limbaugh’s insights into our deep state of corruption and misinformation, but feel blessed he now is in direct contact with God.… Continue reading
Editor, To the Oak Harbor Community: This is a letter of thanks for voting “Yes for Schools.” I have spoken with school board members, administrators,… Continue reading
Editor, The second impeachment of Donald J. Trump is a sad thing, but not for him — for us, because we did not do it… Continue reading
Editor, Sadly, I have ceased being surprised about opinions being stated as fact and the substitution of uninformed preferences for well documented expert conclusions. I… Continue reading
Editor, To the pro-Trump letter writers — you guys are living in an alternate universe seeded by Trump, the narcissistic jerk with the brain of… Continue reading
Editor, Regarding placing the Sebastián sculpture in Windjammer Park, I would like to advocate for diversity in our art selections. Art is made to convey… Continue reading
Editor, On Saturday, the U.S. Senate voted 57-43 to acquit former President Donald Trump of any responsibility for inciting the riot that overtook the Capitol… Continue reading
Editor, “It’s an asset. It’s a draw for tourism. It’s a gift to our community of culture which we desperately lack,” Oak Harbor Arts Commissioner… Continue reading
Editor, I am a small-business owner in Clinton. I implore the U.S. Senate to convict Donald Trump and to prevent him from ever running for… Continue reading
Editor, What an incredible opportunity, the privilege of a Sculptor Sebastián art piece in Oak Harbor. This world-renowned artist has respected and appreciated installations throughout… Continue reading
Editor, This is not my preferred format for dialogue. However, I feel I should at least provide a little clarity regarding the Sebastian sculpture that… Continue reading