Editor, Through its McCleary decision, the Washington State Supreme Court concluded that Washington state failed in its constitutionally mandated obligation to adequately fund K-12 education.… Continue reading
Editor, Thank you to our supporters. It has never been more important than today to talk about the need for affordable housing in Island County.… Continue reading
Editor, And speaking of MAGA hats in Langley and elsewhere, it is a mystery to me how anyone can support the president’s racism and white… Continue reading
Editor, It is ironic and disturbing that Commissioner Hannold, in his quest to denigrate “labels” in a discussion of housing policy, then attaches a label… Continue reading
Editor, Rick Hannold. A public servant and commissioner. Went to a planning commission meeting. “We have to put a label on everything on everybody to… Continue reading
Editor, I would like to thank the local EMTs who helped save my life on Sunday, March 4. Unfortunately, I do not know their names.… Continue reading
Editor, In response to commentary by Donny Deutsch and Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Aug. 3, 2018. The discussion centered around the contrast between… Continue reading
Editor, There are over 3,500 people cruising around our state with a Lighthouse License Plate displayed on their vehicle. Over 500 are here in Island… Continue reading
Editor, On the Aug. 7 ballot South Whidbey voters are being asked to consider funding the parks system for the four years beginning in 2019.… Continue reading
Editor, There is one outstanding candidate running for the Court of Appeals. Rita Latsinova is uniquely the best qualified for this important position. The Court… Continue reading
Editor, I am concerned about the fire hazard on South Whidbey. Did you know the Island County sheriff makes the burn ban decisions, and not… Continue reading
Editor, Who were Tricky Dick and Don, the Lying Con? This will be the answer to the Jeopardy prompt, “These two American Presidents were forced… Continue reading
Editor, It’s often difficult to know enough about the candidates for Appeals Court judge and I would like to recommend Cecily Hazelrigg-Hernandez for the position… Continue reading
Editor, Have you ever noticed the similarities of all the so-called “war on (fill in the blank)” programs the federal government is waging? War on… Continue reading
Editor, Master puppeteer Vladimir Putin seems to be pulling Donald J. Trump’s strings again. In the recent Helsinki Summit, Trump placed blame on the U.S.… Continue reading
Editor, Are you feeling we need some political relief — some integrity these days? Well, hallelujah, we have the unique opportunity to get an effective,… Continue reading
Editor, I had an insight. My neighbor hired a company with a tree grinder to decimate some big laurel branches and it was making some… Continue reading
Editor, Rita Latsinova is a better choice for judge. I urge voters to check the backgrounds of the candidates for Court of Appeals, and not… Continue reading
Editor, Do Rep. Larsen, Sen. Cantwell, and Sen. Murray really want more war-mongering saber rattling in all caps in the wee hours by a President… Continue reading
Editor, I read the article that appeared in the South Whidbey Record on July 18 about the Freeland Plaza Shopping Center submitting an application to… Continue reading