Opinion
In Our View: A look back at the most read stories of 2024
The people, places and animals of the island have kept pages filled with the good, the bad and…
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Take a Breath: Commissioner serving hometown swept away, almost
Change is sweeping island politics. A sea change and Jill Johnson nearly got swept out on the wave.
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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Some beautiful bells are ringing here on Whidbey
Cheryl Waide moved to the Rock in 2013 with her husband Jon Waide, a retired Presbyterian minister.
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WhidbeyHealth Wire: Despite past problems, future is bright for hospital district
Everyone involved is dedicated to making it the best rural health system in the state.
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Sound Off: State Ferries is growing green but weeds remain
Our ferry system is going forward in a green fashion.
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In Our Opinion: After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday has meaning
Between the excess of Black Friday and the impersonal Cyber Monday is a day with a vital message
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Rockin’ a Hard Place: A Thanksgiving reflection on why life on Whidbey is so good
Thanksgiving really is a moment to step back and appreciate how good we’ve got it.
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Take a Breath: Chamber director knows how to adapt and move on
McCullough has discovered change often requires navigating where the playbook hasn’t been written yet
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Now that election is over, time to focus on the climate
We all have a stake in the future of the planet, the country, the island, our neighborhoods
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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Travel boom brings lots of tourists everywhere, including our Rock
I am just back from a wonderful three-week cruise that took us from New York City to Quebec…
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Take a Breath: Smoothing the way through Servant Leadership
He’s an Oak Harbor city council member, known for his patience and his willingness to listen to constituents.…
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In our opinion: Reelect Johnson, Bacon, Muzzall, Paul and Shavers
Incumbent candidates deserve to serve again