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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Newspapers across the nation traditionally run this newspaper editorial during the Christmas season.

Seraphinoff

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Point No Point to Deception Pass: Acts of kindness bring light to darkest of days

It is the darkest time of year. People string lights everywhere to light up the darkness, to make…

Seraphinoff

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From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Trump’s demands for loyalty echo history

Dr. Michael Seraphinoff is a Whidbey Island resident and a former professor at Skagit Valley College

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Sound Off: With immunity there is unity for the community

By DR. ROBERT WAGNER

David Hundley in his Greenbank studio. Photo by Clinton artist Louie Rochon, who was sitting for his own portrait. “He grabbed my camera and snapped this,” says Hundley.

Opinion

Take a breath: Whidbey artist captures community, brings us together

David Hundley recently shot portraits of 100 Whidbey artists.

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Every day on Whidbey should be Small Business Saturday

Small businesses are a vital part of Whidbey Island’s economy and sense of self.

Larsen

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Sound Off: Listening to veterans in Northwest Washington

Rep. Rick Larsen releases report on challenges facing vets.

Walker

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Take a Breath: District 10 legislator stays professional in partisan climate

Dave Paul was an educator before he ran for office. He’s still teaching, and still learning.

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No veteran should go hungry in America

Nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck

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From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Resistance is not futile, but it is American

Of course, I thought of a dozen arguments I could have made after he left.

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PFML used mostly by high earners at expense of others

The state has built a worker-financed benefit machine that never stops eating wages.

McPheeters

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What we’re seeing: We should be mindful about spending public money

Last month, I challenged the priorities of the Island County Joint Tourism Board. Bob Wilbur, the chair of…

Greg Banks, at right, adventures outdoors with his brothers.

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Take a Breath: Prosecutor puts professional ethics before politics

Greg Banks has served Island County as Prosecuting Attorney since 1999.