Opinion
Rockin’ a Hard Place: Can it be true? Is Oak Harbor finally starting to grow up?
It’s the start of a new year so, of course, it’s time for my annual poke-fun-at-Oak-Harbor tribute. In…
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Take a Breath: Leave it better than you found it
Sen. Ron Muzzall has been intentional in building a reputation for civility.
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Sound Off: Policy reform needed to protect public health from aircraft noise
New study highlights the urgent need for updated aviation noise policies in the United States.
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Sound Off: Investing in public schools is worth the price
Put simply, excellent schools provide us all with an excellent quality of life.
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From Point No Point to Deception Pass: There’s still good in the world worth fighting for
We will be called upon to resist efforts to reduce benefits to seniors and abolish programs
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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