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Jim and Lois Repoz are good neighbors, indeed

Whidbey is blessed for having Lois and Jim as close friends and neighbors.

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, March 20

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Seahawks wide receiver Cody White celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Cody White re-signs with Seahawks.

What’s next this offseason for the Super Bowl defending champions?

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Letters

Letter: Support Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act

I’ve watched Alzheimer’s disease touch more families in Northwest Washington than most people realize. In my own family,…

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 19

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Photo Credit: Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing website

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Three seafood restaurants locals can’t get enough of

These local favorites are serving up the freshest flavors and winning over the community.

Eugenio Suárez (7) of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting a RBI double in the ninth inning of the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game between Team Venezuela and Team USA at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

Team USA upset as Venezuela wins first WBC title

MIAMI — They brought together All-Stars and MVPs and future Hall of Famers. They built a pitching staff…

Former Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson (85) of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases en route to scoring during the fourth inning of the spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Stadium on Feb. 24, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona. (Mike Christy / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Jim Moore: Mariners have a chance

We’re officially a week away from the start of the Mariners’ 50th season, and we all know how…

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The Master Gardener Education Garden at the Greenbank Farm is a group of nine gardens that helps inspire gardeners of all levels about the vegetation that thrives on Whidbey Island.

Life

Education garden at Greenbank Farm provides live resource to help gardeners

Master Gardeners Education Gardens provide inspiration for growers at all levels.

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, March 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

A Seattle Sonics fan holds a sign before the Rain City Showcase in a preseason NBA game between the LA Clippers and the Utah Jazz at Climate Pledge Arena on October 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

NBA to take step toward Seattle expansion

League governors vote next week on potential return of the Sonics.

Columnists

Welch: Public safety and privacy can coexist in the Flock camera debate

Public safety and civil liberties do not have to be opposing goals. A more balanced approach is possible.

Photo by Julie Wheat photos. Coupeville fab frosh Emma Cushman made an impressive debut as a varsity starter Wednesday in a rivalry win over Oak Harbor.

Sports

Our prairie, our win

Emma Cushman made an immpressive debut as a varsity softball starter Wednesday.

Photo by David Welton.

Life

A snow white interlude

Clinton resident David Welton captured snow falling just a week before the first day of spring.

Letters

Letter: We should be up to the task of critical thinking

I greatly appreciate Rick Walker’s recent letter about the acceptance of lies. I feel the same way. Not…

Letters

Letter: White House missed opportunity for outreach to Iranian people

Did anyone in the current administration consider more “carrot and less stick?”

Opinion

Comment: Midterm voters unlikley to shift focus from economy

Every week the Iran war lingers, it’s one week less for Trump and GOP to make s case…

Opinion

Comment: Trump’s tariffs proved a point about corporate taxes

They can go higher that their current rate without grave impacts on companies or the U.S. economy.

Opinion

Comment: Why Trump is desperate to ‘nationalize’ election rules

Trump’s greatest fear, if Democrats take control of the House, is oversight hearings into myriad scandals.