News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Politics Paul Schell's sudden death leaves Whidbey heartbroken Paul Schell, as mayor in 1999 by Sue Frause / July 30, 2014
Culture Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks Inside the sliding glass doors of Starbucks: The Bank, multi-levels greet coffee customers. by Sue Frause / April 15, 2012
Culture Daughter of Norway: sorrow for land where we once honeymooned Growing up, I was surrounded by Norskes. My non-English speaking grandparents emigrated from Trondheim, Norway, to Snohomish County. by Sue Frause / July 27, 2011
Culture A nostalgic case for a Seattle 'observation wheel' The Singapore Flyer, the world's largest 'observation wheel' at 541 feet. by Sue Frause / June 13, 2011
Culture Amtrak: Record ridership and now Wi-Fi, too No longer will passengers aboard Amtrak Cascades receive the dreaded 'Address Not Found' message. by Sue Frause / February 1, 2011
Politics Ferry tales from the state's new boat The Chetzemoka arrives at Coupeville (Keystone) on Whidbey Island, accompanied by the US Coast Guard. by Sue Frause / January 1, 2011
Politics A bright day for ferry riders, even in the rain Chief Chetzemoka was a Native American Chief of the Klallam Tribe near Port Townsend who died in 1888. by Sue Frause / November 15, 2010
Culture High-school reunions: becoming our parents Arlington High Class of '69 friends: Peggy (Swensen) Grimmius, Marlene (Davis) Rosenbach, and author Sue (Bjorn) Frause by Sue Frause / August 25, 2010