Editor, The oil industry claims that it’s for clean air and clean water – even while it pours millions of dollars into political campaigns to… Continue reading
Editor, When I lived in Spain 50 years ago, my host family told me this about the Spanish Civil War: rural villages in the 1930s… Continue reading
Editor, Like millions of other people here in the United States and overseas, I watched the testimony of Dr. Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh… Continue reading
Editor, After attending the two League of Women Voters forums on South Whidbey, I was particularly impressed by Janet St. Clair, who is running for… Continue reading
Editor, Today, I am calling the Republican party out as the fascist party of Donald Trump. All its Judiciary Committee members aligned to vote “yes”… Continue reading
Editor, Washington State Ferries introduced the second of its newest ferries on the Mukilteo-Clinton run. The Suquamish seems pretty identical to the Tokitae if you… Continue reading
Editor, As all of the staff here at WICA come up for air, and before the opening of our theatre season this weekend, I wanted… Continue reading
Editor, I believe Proposition 1631 is a scam. Here’s why. A new carbon tax, millions of dollars to be used: I quote from the proposal:… Continue reading
Editor, Please vote for Lane Campbell for Island County sheriff Nov. 6. I support Deputy Campbell for the Island County sheriff. Lane’s campaign issues from… Continue reading
Editor, In the final EIS, the Navy has appropriately balanced flight ops between Ault Field and OLF – with OLF returning to historical averages for… Continue reading
Editor, I reviewed the qualifications of the candidates for Island County sheriff and conclude Rick Felici is by far the best candidate. He will bring… Continue reading
Editor, The Washington state Legislature recently passed a ban on conversion therapy for minors under aged 18, but all three of our Republican representatives —… Continue reading
Editor, Our country’s founders believed the government they envisioned would succeed as long as its citizens worked together to build “a more perfect union.” They… Continue reading
Editor, Fortunately, an overwhelming majority of our state House and Senate voted “yes” to ban all PFAS chemicals from food packaging and firefighting foam. These… Continue reading
Editor, This past season of fires, hurricanes, record-setting heat and drought follow the same trends of the past several years: climate change is no longer… Continue reading
Editor, In 2016, a severe winter storm hit Whidbey Island. The storm surge breeched the Sunlight Beach dike causing thousands of dollars in damage to… Continue reading
Editor, I couldn’t believe my ears. Had I heard right? Glancing at the expressions on other people’s faces confirmed that I had. At Monday night’s… Continue reading
Editor, Ahoy there over on Whidbey. I am over here. On the other side of Saratoga Passage on Camano. Can we talk? We citizens across… Continue reading
Editor, Kudos to Island County Road Department for providing us with well-maintained roads throughout all four seasons. The roads are on a resurfacing and maintenance… Continue reading
Editor, The recent news coverage of ferry issues is much appreciated. It is important to shine a spotlight on the ferry system to ensure it… Continue reading