Opinion
In our opinion: Fleming, Bobis, Salerno are right for Langley council
The best candidates for Langley City Council are relatively easy to identify, although voting may take a little…
Opinion
Rockin’ a Hard Place: How teaching on our Rock became a culture war zone
When I was in my senior year of high school several centuries B.I. (Before Internet), I was invited…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Hoffmire, Mischo, Stucky are right for council
Election season has exposed a rift between Oak Harbor City Council and the city administration that is deep…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: School board incumbents need voters’ support
The schools need leaders who will work together and get things done, not argue over dogma.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Voters should help hospital get back on its feet
Voters should support a levy increase to fund operations at Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.
Opinion
My Two Cents: Thanks for the welcome, tell me more
Welcome to my column. For those who missed my introduction in the Sept. 22 edition, I am R.J.…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: No matter the nuisance, accessibility to public records is vital
The Public Records Act is based on the concept that the government should be transparent.
Opinion
Sound Off: The sooner we’re vaccinated, the sooner we’ll be back to normal
We all wish COVID-19 was over, don’t you? Eighteen months into this pandemic, we are eager, more than…
Opinion
Sound Off: Local law enforcement needs continued investments
In my three years in office, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to law enforcement officials, constituents,…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Servers need higher wages, even if it means $10 shakes
Workers simply need a livable wage, not just a living wage.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Unvaccinated need to take responsibility for their choices
The pandemic in America would be over if everyone had gotten vaccinated.
Life
Rockin’ a Hard Place: An irresistible urge to emerge takes hold, on and off the Rock
One of the benefits of this urge for me was recalling what I miss about our Rock while…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: With tourism at all-time high, change in investment needed
More money could be spent on long-term, concrete investments related to tourism.