For those who still take time to gather at the table for dinner, there may not be much thought about where the food on your plate comes from.
This week, a group of business leaders and concerned citizens hosted a community economic forum, focusing on improving economic development in Langley and South Whidbey. The inspiration for the event came when a local store owner found that her son and daughter-in-law observed that Langley lacked jobs, businesses, and opportunities for young people.
It’s no secret that our state has serious deficiencies within its transportation grid.
In the coming weeks, the state Senate is partnering with Washington State’s Department of Transportation to host a series of public meetings across the state focused on transportation. The intent is to garner public feedback from you, the taxpaying citizens of our state, to find out your thoughts on a gas-tax increase, what your transportation priorities are, and what you think is currently working or not working within our transportation system.
The weather this past weekend was magnificent.
It was that perfect blend of sunny but not too warm, bright enough for a tan but not so hot that you’re sweating in the shade.
Just right.
It’s been more than two decades since Wallie Funk retired after many years as co-publisher of the South Whidbey Record, but his legacy thrives, not only through this community newspaper, but through his art donation this past weekend to the City of Oak Harbor.
Residents may notice some road repairs being made over the next few weeks on two main streets in Langley.
The work is scheduled to occur Monday through Friday during September and October.
Parents across Whidbey Island waved goodbye to their children yesterday as they headed out for the first day of school.
For some, it was a new and perhaps worrisome experience. Sure, they look cute with their little Spiderman or Dora the Explorer backpacks, but how will they do? Will they make friends? What about their teacher?
In response to the Record Aug. 17 editorial, “Marina expansion is worthy investment,” I agree on the face that large, expensive infrastructure projects can sometimes be unpopular but can have long term benefits.
Many Washingtonians can breathe, or exhale, a sigh of relief this week. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder notified Gov. Jay Inslee and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper in a telephone call Thursday that neither state’s new marijuana laws would be challenged.