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.…
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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.
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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,…
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In Our Opinion: Servers need higher wages, even if it means $10 shakes
Workers simply need a livable wage, not just a living wage.
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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.
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In Our Opinion: Meetings should be recorded, posted online even after COVID
One of the few silver linings of the pandemic has been the increased access to local government as…
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In Our Opinion: Barriers to prevent bridge suicides worth considering
Two suicides at Deception Pass Bridge in July have reignited a community conversation about placing nets on the…
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In Our Opinion: Island County’s pandemic bonuses are a smart idea, if legal
The latest federal stimulus plan, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, distributed huge sums that local governments…
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In Our Opinion: Welcome back, Whidbey Island Fair, how we missed ya
After a year marked by fear, divisiveness and distancing, attending the Whidbey Island Fair is the perfect way…
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On the Rock, we walk, wander and garden while the sun shines
During sunshine, we are outdoors walking our trails, wandering our beaches and tending our gardens.