Letters to the Editor
LETTER: GOP wants to disempower just about everyone
As is clear from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Speech, the Republicans intend to make abortion…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Breaching Snake River dams best option for salmon
Rep. Derek Kilmer had it backward in regard to breaching the four dams on the lower Snake River…
News
State Senate bill would ban homeless camps near schools
Some call out supporters for stereotyping
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Plow drivers could be more considerate of driveways
I have just committed my first act of civil disobedience, and I admit it feels pretty good.
Politics
Lawmakers propose new watercraft restrictions to aid Southern Resident orcas
Measure would establish a 650-yard ‘no-go’ zone for whale watchers until at least 2023
News
Legislation would assume youths under age 14 incapable of crime
Prosecutors worry bill would create too many additional procedures and clog courts.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Officials need to visit places that keep trash in check
For many of us, trash should be a four-letter word.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Media goes ballistic over small measles outbreak
National news is going ballistic again over a small outbreak of measles in Washington.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Hopes firefighters can keep their cat in San Francisco
Thank you for the feel-good news about the many individuals involved in the rescue of the man trapped…
News
Federal lawsuit filed over Whidbey Island drinking water contamination
More than $5 million sought from manufacturing corporation, fire equipment companies
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Sheriff’s position on I-1639 gives her pause
Sheriff Bill Benedict recently stated his opposition on a law duly recently enacted by the voters of Washington…