Editor, The Navy’s intention to increase Growler pilot training four-fold in Central Whidbey raises many red flags. Whatever your politics, whatever your relationship with our… Continue reading
Editor, Memorial Day has always been a melancholy time for me. The news channels always show the tiny American flags on the graves at Arlington… Continue reading
Editor, I am horrified by what Donald Trump is doing separating all of these children from their parents. This is not Nazi Germany. Trump is… Continue reading
Editor, Maxwelton Community Club would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who contributed to our upcoming 4th of July parade. Major supporters… Continue reading
Editor, In response to the letter to the editor, “Life isn’t free; it’s time for community to teach that.” The letter in Saturday’s edition of… Continue reading
Editor, We, as a people, should never accept the current policies of our racist president. His latest iteration involving locking up children of immigrants seeking… Continue reading
Editor, The recent coverage of the Island County Planning Commission meeting on the Housing Element draft text as part of the Washington State Growth Management… Continue reading
Editor, Suppose your car was giving you trouble. You put it in the garage and put a little of gas in it everyday. You think… Continue reading
Editor, Re: Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions quoting the Bible to support separating immigrant children from families: By quoting Scripture to support a legalistic approach to… Continue reading
Editor, Trump’s new immigration policy is even worse than previously thought. Since May 7, they are inflicting pain on children, thinking this will deter their… Continue reading
Editor, Now that the winter weather is past, Island Beach Access has reinstalled the AccessMats at Clinton Beach Park. These blue, ADA-approved mats allow people… Continue reading
Editor, Tom Walker, in a letter to the editor in the June 2 South Whidbey Record made a compelling argument that the economics of the… Continue reading
Editor, In reply to Captn Blynd: I was never even aware of retinitis pigmentosa until my sister was diagnosed with macular degeneration and declared legally… Continue reading
Editor, Trump’s immigration policy is treating it as a criminal problem in hopes of deterring people from coming to this country. This is creating more… Continue reading
Editor, I do not agree that Island Transit should charge a fare. The taxpayers have voted to give Island Transit a sales tax increase three… Continue reading
Editor, Hearts and Hammers is one of a number of South Whidbey organizations that offer a helping hand to our more vulnerable neighbors. This year,… Continue reading
Editor, I would like to send out a special thanks to the owners of the Tyee Restaurant in Coupeville, Steve and Sue Hallen, for very… Continue reading
Editor, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry Woolery. My wife and I spent many a happy evening dining at his establishment… Continue reading
Editor, I was dismayed to learn that Congressman Rick Larsen joined the Republican majority and voted for the so-called “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer… Continue reading
Editor, I’ve been an Island County resident for 28 years, and I am a transit rider. As I understand it, the fare proposal would decrease… Continue reading