Opinion
In Our Opinion: Disputes unmask extent of misinformation, confusion about face coverings
Together with social distancing, donning a face covering is proven to be one of the most simple, low-tech…
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Sound Off: State’s military, economy rely on Super Hornet funding
Washington state is an important state for our country’s Armed Services and national security. It is home to…
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In Our Opinion: History of Whidbey Island law enforcement is one of reform
Whidbey Island residents are lucky to have the professionally run law enforcement agencies that protect and serve the…
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Sound Off: Climate on the agenda this year; carbon tax should be too
A few weeks into the new administration, the federal government is off to a roaring start on climate…
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Smaller, safer nuclear reactors in works for Hanford reservation
It isn’t often we hear good news from the Hanford, but the Department of Energy recently announced the…
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Sound Off: Workshop a chance to learn about racist societal structures
As our nation struggles with current and past racial injustices, it is apparent that white America needs to…
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In Our Opinion: Deer Lagoon Grange’s membership should be open to all
The Deer Lagoon Grange has become an unlikely focal point in the culture war on South Whidbey.
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In Our Opinion: Seek public input, avoid consultants in spending stimulus money
It appears that government officials on Whidbey will have a lot of leeway when it comes to spending…
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In Our Opinion: Central Whidbey location is right for homeless shelter
Since 2017, the Haven has offered a warm, safe place to sleep for people who have no other…
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Sound Off: Working to strengthen WhidbeyHealth’s financial position
The declaration of a global pandemic was made just over a year ago. Since then, WhidbeyHealth providers and…
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From the Publisher: Times are changing, and so is our mode of newspaper delivery
When you’re nearly 130 years old, you have to adapt to the times.
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In Our Opinion: Those fighting for racial equality should focus on county government
It’s a little ironic, but perhaps not surprising, that so much of the discussion about racial equality and…
Opinion
Sound Off: State must help with fallout from ‘extraordinary opinion’
On Feb. 25, the Washington Supreme Court issued an extraordinary opinion with far-reaching consequences.