One gardener’s weed might very well be a naturalist’s wild flower or a herbalist’s medicinal plant. So much depends on both your world view and the level of exasperation you’ve reached while battling shot weed, dandelions or nettles.
The United States Supreme Court has ruled on the matter of same-sex marriage, just in time for the annual celebration of America’s independence.
We asked four Whidbey residents what they thought about Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling.
To lease or to own, that is the question.
It has vexed state lawmakers for months as they consider moving the Washington State Patrol into new digs.
The Wharf is a public asset, protected and maintained by the Port of Coupeville, a public agency. The key word is “public.”
Whidbey General’s plan for a new Patient Advisory Council is a great step in the right direction for the public hospital.
The Whidbey News-Times asked what advice people would give to graduating seniors.
This year, Oak Harbor will elect a new mayor as Scott Dudley is not seeking re-election. I am a 22-year citizen, homeowner, business owner and a seven-year Soroptimist member in Oak Harbor.
I attended the Island Transit board meeting on May 22 when the board approved cutting the state-funded connector service between Whidbey Island and March’s Point in Skagit County.
It’s the season of commencement speeches — the time of year when dignitaries, politicians and comedians offer advice to young people graduating from high schools and colleges.
I am struck by how patriotic we Rock dwellers are. That’s not to say our brothers and sisters in America don’t love the red, white and blue as much or support our troops with equal passion or, for that matter, pay as many – or often more — taxes.
It’s good news that the starfish population is bouncing back after a disease wiped out large numbers of the echinoderms.
If anyone tries to sell you on a landscape design that’s touted as no-maintenance, tell them you’ll swap some ocean- front property in Nebraska for their plans. Who knows, with climate change they may come out ahead.