Freeland writer wins scholarship to Fishtrap | KUDOS
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Annie Thoe reads at a Poetry Slam at the Coupeville Library. She won first place.
May 24, 2012
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Understanding Ellensburg’s Wind
As we move into the late May and June regime of low clouds (a.k.a. June gloom), experienced west side residents know that crossing the Cascades--east of Cle Elum and down into Ellensburg-- can bring welcome sun. A fancy resort, Suncadia, has been built for sun-starved travelers in Cle Elum, and even more sun can be...
Snowpack, Spring Floods, and Why the Northwest is Better than California
Yes, the weather has turned cool and wet again, with snow falling in the higher passes and upper mountain slopes. Paradise at Mt. Rainier received ten inches yesterday (see pic). But we have a really good snow pack and lots of water for this summer. Here is the latest snow pack in terms of percentage of...
Young South Whidbey violinists serenade teachers | NOTABLE
The assembly of teachers, principals, parents and students at the 2012 Parent Teacher Association awards were treated to violinists on Thursday, May 3.
May 22, 2012
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Then and now: The many occupants of the Voelker House in Langley
Adam Voelker, who lived from 1863 to 1940, was a short, bow-legged man with crossed eyes and stained teeth, according to South Whidbey historian Lorna Cherry.
May 22, 2012
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Whidbey Island Nourishes continues work to keep children fed | NOTABLE
One Saturday a volunteer read a note left by a child at a Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN) vending machine.
May 22, 2012
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Lev Kobi Raskin | NEW ARRIVAL
Richard and Olesya Smith of Seattle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lev Kobi Raskin.
May 22, 2012
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South Whidbey teacher recognized by White House | NOTABLE
Susan Milan, a kindergarten/first grade teacher at South Whidbey Elementary School, was selected as an honorable mention recipient for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
May 21, 2012
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Solar Eclipse from Space
Let me show you something that is pretty amazing.It was cloudy over most of the Northwest and thus we were unable to see the annular solar eclipse from the ground...disappointing! But if you can't see it from the ground, why not enjoy the view from space?Can you see the eclipse from one of the National...
Langley church to “Bag-it” at movie night
“Bag-it” is a family friendly and thought provoking movie about how this crazy-for-plastic world has finally caught up to us.
May 18, 2012
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Film addresses Abraham’s children
On Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. a video presentation and discussion on contemporary Israel-Palestine will be held at St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods.
May 18, 2012
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