Editor, A recent letter questioned carbon/divident fee legislation to reduce greenhouse gases, stating it’s only going to modestly reduce our earthly temperature in future years.… Continue reading
Editor, It was the Sunday after the global climate strike inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. I was in church; the sermon title was… Continue reading
Editor, Whidbey Children’s Theatre (WCT), along with the South Whidbey High School Drama Club’s Haunted Asylum, took over the historic Pole Building at the Island… Continue reading
Editor, The Island County Assessor’s Office has been invited by the Whidbey Island Association of Realtors to give a community presentation regarding the property tax… Continue reading
Editor, We are engaged residents of South Whidbey and represent an array of racial and social justice groups on the island, and also have, or… Continue reading
Regarding the Infrastructure Bond proposed for Langley, I am writing to inform residents of recent changes in city ordinances that have provided numerous opportunities for… Continue reading
There’s been a lot of talk about experience in this School Board election, and I want to address it head on. It’s true that I’ve… Continue reading
Editor, I have been reading the different pros and cons regarding Langley’s Infrastructure Bond proposal that is before the voters on Nov. 5. I served… Continue reading
A recent letter to The Record from the head of the “con” committee asserts that the water bond is not well thought through, while speculating… Continue reading
Editor, Recently I attended an informative meeting hosted by the local greening congregations concerning drinking water. I learned that firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals… Continue reading
Editor, I debated with myself over writing this letter, but some narratives should be shared to understand why a father and community member decides to… Continue reading
Editor, Calling this a “water system management project” is a bit of a misnomer. It is basically a sewer expansion project whose goals appear to… Continue reading
If you have received a ballot for the upcoming election, you will see that I am running for South Whidbey Fire/EMS Commissioner Position 2. My… Continue reading
Dear Editor, As a parent and concerned community member, I support Brook Willeford for school board. Don’t get me wrong — I like the Racicots.… Continue reading
Editor, Tim Eyman is sponsoring another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976, on this year’s ballot. Among a long list of transportation funding cuts included, I-976 could… Continue reading
Editor, In my decades of working with the students in the South Whidbey School District, I’ve come to believe we need to change from emphasizing… Continue reading
Editor, We are supporting Linda Racicot for school board in the upcoming election. We are all former South Whidbey School Board members and our support… Continue reading
Editor, I ran for South Whidbey School Board to support kids and staff in our district. When I was elected to the board, it was… Continue reading
Editor, School board candidate Brook Willeford is a refreshing choice in the election this year – and you don’t have to live in Langley to… Continue reading
Editor, I am enthusiastic about Langley Water Bond #1056 because of the multiple benefits it brings to our community, citywide. Here are five reasons why… Continue reading