Editor, I have looked into the candidates who are running for Sheriff. It is clear to me that Rick Felici has the knowledge, experience and… Continue reading
Editor, This fall’s election is offering us an experienced, committed, engaging, people-oriented candidate for Island County commissioner, one we see only rarely. Janet St. Clair… Continue reading
Editor, I wanted to take a moment to thank all the restaurants and establishments in our island community for being so kid- and family-friendly. As… Continue reading
Editor, This may amuse other Whidbey residents who’ve dealt with WhidbeyHealth. A good laugh should always be shared. One of the doctors wished to refer… Continue reading
Editor, I don’t write letters normally, and here I am with the second one in two weeks. What is wrong with our state’s enforcement of… Continue reading
Editor, During the first weekend of September we witnessed a memorial service for a Republican hero, U.S. Sen. John McCain. His valor, service, kindness and… Continue reading
Editor, I’m voting for Janet St. Clair for Island County commissioner 3. I’m 87 years old and have lived on Camano Island for the past… Continue reading
Editor, It’s 6 p.m. A gorgeous, warm, late summer evening. But we can’t enjoy it. Just had to shut all the windows and doors and… Continue reading
Editor, I read with pleasure the article last week about local Whidbey youth Connor Ryan and teammates smashing all Junior Ultimate Frisbee competition from many… Continue reading
Editor, Talk about ‘caveat emptor.’ I recently submitted a complaint to the state department of compliance and regulations for real estate. I complained that several… Continue reading
Editor, We write this letter to thank the South Whidbey community for the support of the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District 2019 maintenance and… Continue reading
Editor, Small fish were jumping by the dozens in the Hidden Beach shallows, precisely where speakers from Northwest Straits and the Island County Marine Resources… Continue reading
Editor, “Truth isn’t truth.” Come on, Giuliani, what kind of baloney is that? From Giuliani to Conway to Trump, who said, “What you are seeing… Continue reading
Editor, The South Whidbey School District is currently bargaining with its teachers. The school board is the fiscal agent of the district, and the superintendent… Continue reading
Editor, THINCwhidbey.org (Tiny Houses In Name of Christ) is seeking a property in Langley, on city sewer and water, for the construction of affordable workforce… Continue reading
Editor, Whidbey Island Nourishes’ annual Summer Frolic was a huge success. It rained and then it rained some more, but then the clouds parted and… Continue reading
Editor, We have known for decades that carbon pollution would change our planet. In 1974, the CIA issued a classified report on the carbon-dioxide problem.… Continue reading
Editor, Can anyone tell me why Island County Road Department dumps thousands of gallons of oil on the road, then dumps a bunch of gravel… Continue reading
Editor, In addition to the state and local races heating up before the November election, the federal government is making its way to a verdict… Continue reading
Editor, It is an oft-repeated phrase that to choose to teach is to take a vow of poverty. Teachers are and historically have been grossly… Continue reading