Opinion
In Our Opinion: Offer of towering artwork should not be squandered
Oak Harbor has a once-in-a-lifetime shot at getting a bold, superlative and truly memorable sculpture that was created…
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Work from home here to stay post-pandemic
With COVID-19 vaccines being widely dispensed, will an end to this pandemic halt “work from home?” Will workers…
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In Our Opinion: Regional reopening plan doesn’t work for Island County
It’s ridiculous that people can’t eat inside restaurants in Island County, which has largely maintained low COVID-19 infection…
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In Our Opinion: Passage of school levy is imperative, even during a pandemic
Voters who live in North Whidbey will decide whether to return to the dark ages of the Oak…
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Sound Off: Brace for big changes after pandemic is behind us
Now that vaccines are available, we hope our lives will return to the way they were before the…
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Sound Off: County needs to respond, in public, in detail
This newspaper published an editorial on Dec. 29, “Public Health nurse exodus is cause for reckoning.”
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Sound Off: Navy committed to environmental stewardship
Numerous area media outlets, including The Seattle Times, have published stories citing studies that have raised questions about…
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In Our Opinion: Public Health nurse exodus is cause for reckoning
It’s not unusual for the state Department of Health to assist a county with investigating people who tested…
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In Our Opinion: With proper mitigation, classroom learning can be done safely
Oak Harbor Schools are bucking the trend across the island and the state by planning to continue with…
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Sound Off: Shopping small this holiday season needed more than ever
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on how Washington retailers and restaurants…
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Sound Off | Negotiations with Navy over connecting to sewer have ceased
As Mayor of Oak Harbor, I appreciate the partnership the city has with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.…
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Wise Drive: Phone usage while driving increases crash risk
Q:What’s the deal with people who wear a mask when they’re driving by themselves in a car, but…