Editor, On Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. These brave men and women answered… Continue reading
More than anything, it’s the names that have the power to bring a crowd to tears. On Memorial Day, Capt. Matthew Arny, the commanding officer… Continue reading
By Dawn Keith-Madeiros I am sharing with you directly the post that I placed online regarding the article that focused on Vivian Decker and Spin… Continue reading
Editor, Saturday, May 4, a team of volunteers from Hearts & Hammers worked on my yard and house-- team captain John Herwick and team member… Continue reading
Editor, I moved to Whidbey Island about four years ago. Though prices were attractive, due to the noise I purposely did not buy near or… Continue reading
Cartoon for May 22, 2019… Continue reading
Cartoon for May 18, 2019… Continue reading
Editor, Recently, we requested the Navy consider a viable alternative to using Outlying Field Coupeville, particularly during the summer. On many nights during summer months,… Continue reading
Editor, It’s a quarter to 11 p.m. The planes started flying again tonight at 9:15, after flying off and on for most of the day.… Continue reading
Editor, Silence is no longer golden regarding my feelings for the Navy jet noise. I have lived less than a mile from Outlying Field Coupeville… Continue reading
Cartoon for May 15, 2019… Continue reading
Editor, Ed Hickey wrote in the Whidbey News-Times May 1 that President Donald Trump deserves praise for what he describes as a prosperous economy, as… Continue reading
Cartoon for May 15, 2019… Continue reading
Editor, This is a thank you note to this newspaper and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for proof of the bear I read… Continue reading
Editor, May 4 edition on page A16, “Replacing the Deception Pass Bridge,” a paid advertisement. Is this a joke or do we really think this… Continue reading
Editor, I just returned from a wonderful vacation week spent on the Oregon Coast. As I returned to Island County, I realized that we are… Continue reading
Cartoon for May 11, 2019… Continue reading
Editor, It is no surprise that May is the month chosen as National Foster Care Appreciation Month. The month of May carries us well into… Continue reading
Editor, On Saturday, May 4, volunteers from Hearts and Hammers spread out across Whidbey Island to assist homeowners with needed repairs, improvements and maintenance to… Continue reading
It’s a fact that it takes money to run the government. And, “government” is often seen as a bad word. But, let’s remember what government… Continue reading
