www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in scnews/opinion of type article https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=scnews/opinion&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in section(s) scnews/opinion only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.84.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Commentary: S-C academics set very low bar Internationally, United States’ students are 24th of 40 leading nations in math, 38th of 50 in science, and 24th in reading as measured by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD PISA (Program for Student Assessment). Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:27:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d992d960-7738-11ee-a88f-8fd06ab9920e https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/commentary-s-c-academics-set-very-low-bar/article_d992d960-7738-11ee-a88f-8fd06ab9920e.html Stuart Hunt Letter: Thanks for support of Zaid and Friends Concert The SHS Band Boosters would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support of the Zaid and Friends Concert. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b6e18232-1bb1-11ee-864f-df771a9ebd48 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/letter-thanks-for-support-of-zaid-and-friends-concert/article_b6e18232-1bb1-11ee-864f-df771a9ebd48.html Mandy Whitaker News Files: New Camano Island State Park attracts impressive crowds July 5, 1923 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd9629aa-1798-11ee-9053-ab7c35c9ea3b https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-new-camano-island-state-park-attracts-impressive-crowds/article_cd9629aa-1798-11ee-9053-ab7c35c9ea3b.html Archives News Files: Business severely affected by Skagit River bridge collapse June 28, 1923 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/920066d2-1156-11ee-bbed-8b59c44c4ca7 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-business-severely-affected-by-skagit-river-bridge-collapse/article_920066d2-1156-11ee-bbed-8b59c44c4ca7.html Archives News Files: Public transportation an ongoing priority June 21, 1923 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bde423ce-0d96-11ee-838c-37108fdd12b0 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-public-transportation-an-ongoing-priority/article_bde423ce-0d96-11ee-838c-37108fdd12b0.html Archives News Files: Citizens advised to fill in old unused wells June 21,1923 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/64cb4f3a-07fe-11ee-8334-9fbe0399d786 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-citizens-advised-to-fill-in-old-unused-wells/article_64cb4f3a-07fe-11ee-8334-9fbe0399d786.html Archives News Files: Rain and lack of sunshine hinder strawberry crop June 7, 1923 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d92aca90-026d-11ee-87a1-a7db9c5d3b31 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-rain-and-lack-of-sunshine-hinder-strawberry-crop/article_d92aca90-026d-11ee-87a1-a7db9c5d3b31.html Archives News Files: Keep the flies away from the milk cows May 31, 1923 Tue, 30 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0bc51fd2-f607-11ed-b803-fb45b2b520c0 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-keep-the-flies-away-from-the-milk-cows/article_0bc51fd2-f607-11ed-b803-fb45b2b520c0.html Archives News Files: Marv Harshman headlines at father-son banquet May 24, 1923 Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f07646a2-f606-11ed-999b-bb27a001bbca https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-marv-harshman-headlines-at-father-son-banquet/article_f07646a2-f606-11ed-999b-bb27a001bbca.html Archives News Files: Vandals 'trash' two Stanwood School driver’s education cars May 17, 1923 Tue, 16 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/90974aa8-f05a-11ed-bcdd-b350e37bcfe9 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/news-files-vandals-trash-two-stanwood-school-driver-s-education-cars/article_90974aa8-f05a-11ed-bcdd-b350e37bcfe9.html Archives News Files: 'Operation Brush-In' gets flouride to young students May 10, 1923 Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/be6d8582-eb0a-11ed-816a-df07c6a20942 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news-files-operation-brush-in-gets-flouride-to-young-students/article_be6d8582-eb0a-11ed-816a-df07c6a20942.html Archives May 2 News Files: Local airman named Division Maintenance Man of the Month May 3, 1923 Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4edf0b5c-e6df-11ed-8f55-53ecbf83031d https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/may-2-news-files-local-airman-named-division-maintenance-man-of-the-month/article_4edf0b5c-e6df-11ed-8f55-53ecbf83031d.html Archives Legislature passes multiple environmental bills in time for Earth Day Legislators celebrated Earth Day with the passage of environmental bills in the final hours of the legislative session. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d610ecf8-e6d5-11ed-b39a-733d6eb2b998 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/legislature-passes-multiple-environmental-bills-in-time-for-earth-day/article_d610ecf8-e6d5-11ed-b39a-733d6eb2b998.html Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal News Files: Leak in city water main costs 75,000 gallons of water April 26, 1923 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0a4c1dbe-e00d-11ed-8f5a-bfc42d2b4eff https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news-files-leak-in-city-water-main-costs-75-000-gallons-of-water/article_0a4c1dbe-e00d-11ed-8f5a-bfc42d2b4eff.html Archives Letter: Grateful for WA Cares program When we think of caregiving, the first thought that often comes to mind is taking care of an elderly parent or relative. The reality is that we all can find ourselves in situations where we need care. It can happen… Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/31aefbc6-9123-11ed-86e1-93a3e9741947 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/letter-grateful-for-wa-cares-program/article_31aefbc6-9123-11ed-86e1-93a3e9741947.html Kitty Richmire News Files: Taxpayers protest rising costs of dog tags, adoption fees Dec. 28, 1922 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d7174300-8630-11ed-9642-ff85ce58fccc https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/economics/news-files-taxpayers-protest-rising-costs-of-dog-tags-adoption-fees/article_d7174300-8630-11ed-9642-ff85ce58fccc.html Compiled by IZZIE LUND Letter: The distinctions between equality and equity Dear Editor, Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4e7380b8-6dd5-11ed-900f-bb26cd991fe0 https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/letter-the-distinctions-between-equality-and-equity/article_4e7380b8-6dd5-11ed-900f-bb26cd991fe0.html Janet St Clair Camano Island Letter: Windstorm shows need to trim trees Dear Editor, Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/09592df4-6cfc-11ed-aca5-d3885019e1f1 https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/letter-windstorm-shows-need-to-trim-trees/article_09592df4-6cfc-11ed-aca5-d3885019e1f1.html Jim Van Camp Camano Island Letter: All lives deserve to be treated equally Dear Editor, Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0e62c6c6-69b3-11ed-a20e-1fdedfe1892a https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/letter-all-lives-deserve-to-be-treated-equally/article_0e62c6c6-69b3-11ed-a20e-1fdedfe1892a.html Bob Sehlke Stanwood Letter: Shavers will make life better The Cambridge Dictionary defines public service as “something that is done or provided for the public because it is needed, and not in order to make a profit.” Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c370e5f6-56f4-11ed-bf24-e322ba731c25 https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/military/letter-shavers-will-make-life-better/article_c370e5f6-56f4-11ed-bf24-e322ba731c25.html Mary Kanter Letter: Vote Kubisiak for Island County assessor As your presently elected county assessor, I am writing to endorse T.J. Kubisiak as Island County assessor. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7392d2a4-5714-11ed-997c-472dc52a19bf https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/letter-vote-kubisiak-for-island-county-assessor/article_7392d2a4-5714-11ed-997c-472dc52a19bf.html Bernie Upchurch Letter: St. Clair deserves re-election Dear Editor, Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/aacc912c-5702-11ed-84a0-ab743e557cc0 https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/letter-st-clair-deserves-re-election/article_aacc912c-5702-11ed-84a0-ab743e557cc0.html Judy Misich-Goozee Letter: Voting Paul for 10th District Dear Editor, Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/27fbf2fc-5279-11ed-a145-cf8930c3c7fb https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/letter-voting-paul-for-10th-district/article_27fbf2fc-5279-11ed-a145-cf8930c3c7fb.html Gary Kanter Letter: Re-elect St. Clair as county commissioner Ever since I first heard Janet St. Clair speak, I’ve been extremely impressed. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/717444b2-5089-11ed-bfb7-73f254dab75b https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/letter-re-elect-st-clair-as-county-commissioner/article_717444b2-5089-11ed-bfb7-73f254dab75b.html Joan Schrammeck Editorial: It's official! Stanwood Camano News has moved When snow was piling up back on Feb. 13, we were out photographing and interviewing people enjoying the winter blast. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d5a5f83e-d1a4-5837-b23e-0641c6532b4d https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/editorial-its-official-stanwood-camano-news-has-moved/article_d5a5f83e-d1a4-5837-b23e-0641c6532b4d.html Guest Commentary: Removing Snake River dams is unwise Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson’s $33 billion plan to remove the lower Snake River dams is unwise. However, if he pushes it, he needs to include the impact of breaching dams in his home state, which completely shut off salmon and… Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/33550e89-e693-5823-a9bd-690c8b8ffa99 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-removing-snake-river-dams-is-unwise/article_33550e89-e693-5823-a9bd-690c8b8ffa99.html Don C. Brunell, Retired president of the Association of Washington Business Guest Commentary: A changing business landscape Now that vaccines are available, we hope our lives will return to the way they were before the coronavirus pandemic blanketed the globe. That is not likely to occur. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3fe2db05-5ee3-5434-a83c-77026adc9d45 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-a-changing-business-landscape/article_3fe2db05-5ee3-5434-a83c-77026adc9d45.html Don C. Brunell, Retired president of the Association of Washington Business Column: Find the good parts of 2020 as we prepare for new year Inspiration comes from many places, and as we contemplated just what we might say about the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, it was admittedly a struggle. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d3d48f1c-01c0-5e41-af6f-27151b194064 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/column-find-the-good-parts-of-2020-as-we-prepare-for-new-year/article_d3d48f1c-01c0-5e41-af6f-27151b194064.html Heather Hernandez Skagit Publishing president and publisher Guest commentary: Shopping small needed now more than ever It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on how Washington retailers and restaurants operate. With additional restrictions implemented at the start of the holiday season as cases surge, it’s another challenge for local small businesses. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2b73d8f7-2571-5fb4-93d8-9145fe3e32db https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-shopping-small-needed-now-more-than-ever/article_2b73d8f7-2571-5fb4-93d8-9145fe3e32db.html By Jeremy Field Guest Commentary: Boeing’s good news Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing’s revamped 737 MAX to return to service, and its first flight is reportedly scheduled for Dec. 29. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bba3a5a8-147f-5135-9626-c50afaf86a51 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-boeing-s-good-news/article_bba3a5a8-147f-5135-9626-c50afaf86a51.html Don C. Brunell, Retired president of the Association of Washington Business Guest Commentary: There's more to shopping local than meets the eye The Stanwood and Camano Island Chambers of Commerce encourage residents to shop local and support the myriad businesses in the area this holiday season. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4b723d77-e9cf-58ce-a0ec-994b9f7d96cd https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-theres-more-to-shopping-local-than-meets-the-eye/article_4b723d77-e9cf-58ce-a0ec-994b9f7d96cd.html Jessica McCready, executive director of Camano Island Chamber of Commerce, and Elaine Traversi, executive director of Stanwood Chamber of Commerce Long story short, we have a new Facebook page We have launched a new Facebook page for Stanwood Camano News, and we hope you will follow us. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0492d850-ddfc-577a-9f7b-5bde271d24a6 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/long-story-short-we-have-a-new-facebook-page/article_0492d850-ddfc-577a-9f7b-5bde271d24a6.html Editorial: Resetting the rules on letters for the sake of civil conversation Disagreement is inevitable, but the sharing of ideas and debate is an important part of the well-being of our community and nation. It only works, though, if civil conversation is possible. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cc62caf7-b3c3-5a25-8415-2749f21e305d https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/editorial-resetting-the-rules-on-letters-for-the-sake-of-civil-conversation/article_cc62caf7-b3c3-5a25-8415-2749f21e305d.html By SC News editorial board Guest Commentary: Pivot plan is critical for small business survival When people describe entrepreneurs and small business owners as resilient, there has never been a time when that has been truer than the past six months. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/49bc3e82-3572-5f13-95a7-67b4222a8854 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-pivot-plan-is-critical-for-small-business-survival/article_49bc3e82-3572-5f13-95a7-67b4222a8854.html Jeremy Field, Regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration Guest Commentary: Colder weather could further chill restaurant recovery Sunny summer weather helped restaurant owners and workers recover after they were broadsided by the coronavirus pandemic in March. However, as fall morphs into winter and diners are forced back inside, the big question will be: Are there enough customers… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/11d0c379-fdb3-5d60-b3a2-114ba68ca478 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-colder-weather-could-further-chill-restaurant-recovery/article_11d0c379-fdb3-5d60-b3a2-114ba68ca478.html Don C. Brunell, Retired president of the Association of Washington Business Guest Commentary: We've been preparing for this unprecedented school year We are pleased to welcome returning and new families this very different and unprecedented school year. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08bf773c-28ac-59e9-9a2f-ccd21bcfafd5 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-weve-been-preparing-for-this-unprecedented-school-year/article_08bf773c-28ac-59e9-9a2f-ccd21bcfafd5.html Jean Shumate, Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent Guest Commentary: 'I nearly died' — how things can quickly go wrong in our local waters The Puget Sound can be very unforgiving; you can never truly be prepared for what it can bring. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c8d38093-1eae-526e-90e4-850b08171fde https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-i-nearly-died-how-things-can-quickly-go-wrong-in-our-local-waters/article_c8d38093-1eae-526e-90e4-850b08171fde.html Gerard Grohl Camano Island Guest Commentary: School district responded on several fronts when pandemic struck The Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors is thankful for the variety of ways the community stepped up to serve our students, their families and our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d75fc054-29b8-502d-b1b3-00506d553777 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-school-district-responded-on-several-fronts-when-pandemic-struck/article_d75fc054-29b8-502d-b1b3-00506d553777.html Natalie Hagglund, Stanwood-Camano School Board of Directors president Guest Commentary: The loss of high school sports is tough It is hard to put into words how I feel about the loss of this year’s spring sports season. Tue, 19 May 2020 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43db9ef4-05da-5942-9326-55b7b41b3444 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-the-loss-of-high-school-sports-is-tough/article_43db9ef4-05da-5942-9326-55b7b41b3444.html By Tom Wilfong, Stanwood High athletic director Guest Commentary: The new norm at Island Transit I set out to catch the bus and then stopped. Do I have a face mask with me? I went back inside and grabbed my red bandanna. Tue, 12 May 2020 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/84e7cbe6-02f9-50a0-968c-b38ab3ad6cfc https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-the-new-norm-at-island-transit/article_84e7cbe6-02f9-50a0-968c-b38ab3ad6cfc.html By Maribeth Crandell Island Transit Guest Commentary: Apples, potato keys to post coronavirus recovery Our state is blessed with some of the most creative people and businesses in the world. Many of their innovations are making key differences during this COVID-19 pandemic and as our devastated economy recovers, there will be greater creative opportunities. Tue, 05 May 2020 13:06:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ce461692-fcfa-5d7f-87c4-b500b0b7ff2b https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-apples-potato-keys-to-post-coronavirus-recovery/article_ce461692-fcfa-5d7f-87c4-b500b0b7ff2b.html Don C. Brunell, Retired as president of the Association of Washington Business Guest Commentary: Now is the time to help plan how Camano grows Across the state and in Island County, we are experiencing pressure from increased population. Planning for growth is a mandate to local jurisdictions by the state’s Growth Management Act. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 06:05:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5ada41e-bef4-5fc4-ad92-ef7586838158 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/columnists/guest-commentary-now-is-the-time-to-help-plan-how-camano-grows/article_a5ada41e-bef4-5fc4-ad92-ef7586838158.html By Janet St. Clair Island County Commissioner Camano Island Guest Commentary: Choosing presidential delegates changing The way in which political parties will be nominating presidential candidates is changing. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:09:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/77358292-c5e7-57e7-bba4-43b650188edb https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/guest-commentary-choosing-presidential-delegates-changing/article_77358292-c5e7-57e7-bba4-43b650188edb.html By John Amell, chairman of the 10th District Democrats Guest Commentary: Changing our approach to the wildfire crisis can’t wait As we focus on another legislative session in Olympia, you can bet I’ll be there fighting for a smarter — and safer — approach to our wildfire crisis. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:05:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d4f1dde7-ea28-533a-86d6-77d60c71d944 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/columnists/guest-commentary-changing-our-approach-to-the-wildfire-crisis-can-t-wait/article_d4f1dde7-ea28-533a-86d6-77d60c71d944.html By Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz Letter: We have a right to complain The debate over the crematory could have been prevented if city officials had notified the community. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:05:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9f924b91-ae6d-5a85-94ba-aa63f5a87a27 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/columnists/letter-we-have-a-right-to-complain/article_9f924b91-ae6d-5a85-94ba-aa63f5a87a27.html By Peggy Kitting Stanwood Meditations: We Are All Innkeepers Each Christmas, I mediate on a different part of the Christmas story. This year I began to muse on the Innkeeper of Bethlehem. All people had to return to their town of birth and register for a census. Government always… Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:27:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4efb121d-f71f-5206-87cf-ed6276392357 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/meditations-we-are-all-innkeepers/article_4efb121d-f71f-5206-87cf-ed6276392357.html Pastor David Jon River of Life Church Meditations: 'The Broken Way' Recently, I read a book by Ann Voskamp, titled “The Broken Way.” Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:27:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/56779df2-064b-5bf1-8725-51352af94765 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/meditations-the-broken-way/article_56779df2-064b-5bf1-8725-51352af94765.html Donald Brekhus Retired Lutheran pastor, Camano Island Meditations: Five ways the gospel displays God’s wisdom The Apostle Paul writes that the message of Christ crucified is “the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1. Cor. 1:23). Here are five ways God’s wisdom is displayed in the gospel of Christ crucified: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2aae236a-6ae8-5c96-acbe-752ce37ebac2 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/meditations-five-ways-the-gospel-displays-god-s-wisdom/article_2aae236a-6ae8-5c96-acbe-752ce37ebac2.html By Derek Fekkes Pastor, Roots Church Stanwood The clock is ticking: 4 questions as Medicare deadline approaches People with Medicare have until Saturday, Dec. 7, to select their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage for 2020. To ensure you have the right Medicare plan in place come Jan. 1, it’s important to focus on these four… Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:40:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7efd13b4-3e3b-5bf5-9a87-4d078e1260a1 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/the-clock-is-ticking-4-questions-as-medicare-deadline-approaches/article_7efd13b4-3e3b-5bf5-9a87-4d078e1260a1.html By Catherine Field, Intermountain Market President Humana Meditations: Preparing room for the gift Strolling through a big box store a few weeks ago, I was overwhelmed by a sensory extravaganza of Christmas trees, snowmen and blinking lights. Fri, 29 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/42331bea-340e-5b71-b8b6-2ce7b53c6f81 https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/opinion/meditations-preparing-room-for-the-gift/article_42331bea-340e-5b71-b8b6-2ce7b53c6f81.html Rev. Drew Foisie Vicar, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church Stanwood