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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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