Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: I put America first with some tough questions
It’s good to be back to this column after my extended absence over the past week or so.…
News
Bakke holds on to second place in tight Island County commissioner’s race, recount not expected
The gap has grown to 53 votes between incumbent Republican Phil Bakke and no-party challenger Curt Gordon in…
News
First look: Primary precinct results, by the numbers
Phil Bakke wins in Penn Cove area in the race for Island County commissioner in District 1, while…
News
Member of Whidbey PUD group is gone after questions over ‘secret’ payments to campaign director
The group trying to form a Whidbey-based power company lost its communications director Sunday after he accused his…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Visit to the county fair gets a little sticky for me
Do I look like the back end of a 2007 Ford Ranger pick-up? Or the tail of a…
News
Candidates spend more than half million in Whidbey, 10th LD races
With the primary election now almost past, more than a half million dollars has been spent on campaigns…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Teaching kids about hard work is hard work
People are so disappointing. And you know who are the worst in the bunch? Little kids. My 9-year-old…
News
Rossi campaign says it won’t win in primary
Republican challenger's campaign staff tamps down expectations before Aug. 19 vote.
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Celebrity politicians leave me feeling a little flat
Paris Hilton is the new Willie Horton.
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Vacation ends: Sadly, I’m not in Kansas anymore
I just got back from Kansas, and I just can’t say enough nice things about my trip to…
News
Island County: Price Johnson leads commissioner candidates in campaign contributions
Helen Price Johnson, the Democrat in the four-way race for the District 1 position on the Island County…
News
State lawyers ask utilities commission to reject settlement on PSE sale
Lawyers with the state Attorney General's Office are asking the state to reject a proposed settlement that would…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: What’s the matter with Kansas? I’m about to find out
I’m going to give it my best.