The Oak Harbor pier project appears to be on the ropes, but city leaders owe it to a cadre of…
An Oak Harbor woman paid a high price for what she must have considered a simple act of kindness for…
In Washington, the start of the new year also brings on the beginning of a new legislative session in Olympia….
This is a response to W. Cope’s letter to the editor of Jan. 10 titled, “Where were the storm troopers?”…
In the opinion dated Jan. 3, the editor commented on sales tax money that is leaving the area and tax…
Island County Canvassing Board members stood up for the voters last week when they complained about new state rules that…
Whidbey Islanders would be wise to take advantage of the annual native plant sale sponsored by the Whidbey Island Conservation…
I was lucky to grow up in Oak Harbor here in the Pacific Northwest. Because it’s a military town, having…
The link between education and economic development has become increasingly clear. Together, they are now issues critical to Washington’s families,…
The changing of the guard at the Island County Courthouse always promises a fresh start and new opportunities. Newly elected…
During times of war, pestilence and TV reruns, it’s inspiring to find a genuinely happy group of people who are…
Puget Sound Energy held a well-publicized meeting in eastern King County last week to explain their response to the big…
Most heroes live and work among us without much notice. But we all know who they are. The Island County…
