EDITORIAL | An endless battle for equal rights
The Suffragette Parade in downtown Langley on Saturday served as a reminder that a woman’s right to vote did not come easily.
EDITORIAL | Keep Whidbey building more ferries
Washington State Ferries is one of the drivers of the economy of the Puget Sound region.
Story of two girls reveals justice needs | GUEST VIEWPOINT
By JUDGES VICKIE CHURCHILL and ALAN HANCOCK
Two girls, ages 4 and 5, had been removed from their home for over two years due to allegations of abuse or neglect.
EDITORIAL | Climate change to worry about
Fine spring weather is enjoyed by most but pessimists fear it's just another sign of global warming that will ultimately spell the doom of Whidbey Island as we know it.
EDITORIAL | What a way to spend the day
As this is written a beautiful day is forecast for the Pacific Northwest and Whidbey Island. The sun will be shining, people will be picnicking, fishing, gardening, shopping, relaxing in their lawn chairs and traveling to see friends and relatives.
EDITORIAL | Schell has a good idea
Paul Schell came up with another one of his good ideas and it deserves a serious look by the Port of South Whidbey commissioners and city of Langley.
EDITORIAL | Whidbey's outdoor markets continue to grow
Shopping outdoors has been a growing trend on South Whidbey ever since South Whidbey Tilth started the first farmers market 42 years ago.
EDITORIAL | Whidbey's opening day is not what it was
We made a mistake. Saturday’s paper said opening day of trout season was April 20. It’s actually April 27. Only when a visit to Goss Lake showed zero anglers did we start to wonder.
VIEWPOINT | Love protects us better than guns
I am disturbed to learn that a gun shop has moved into Ken’s Korner.
EDITORIAL | Whidbey's interesting effort to boost economy
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS board took an interesting gamble in approving the bid for its new fire boat. The choice wasn’t between two or more closely matched bids by proven boat builders.
EDITORIAL | Whales’ benefits continue to grow
Langley’s love of whales for a number of years now has spurred an event called “Welcome the Whales,” which occurs again this weekend thanks to the organizational efforts of the Whidbey-based Orca Network and numerous other groups.
