Langley illustrator taking commissions for the holidays
Langley illustrator Anna Cosper likes to joke that she’s been drawing since birth. She believes in the handmade art of… Continue reading
Volunteering to feed others is a Thanksgiving tradition
Some families watch football, run marathons or take naps on Thanksgiving Day. Others have a long-standing tradition of volunteering for… Continue reading
At last, dump accepts credit cards
A different kind of plastic is now accepted at the dump in Central Whidbey. Last week, Island County’s solid waste… Continue reading
News
Health insurance help set for Nov. 23
Help obtaining health care insurance is coming to Freeland. Whidbey insurance brokers will offer free in-person, walk-in signup assistance for… Continue reading
Langley man accused of child rape
A Langley man is being held in Island County jail on $100,000 bail for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl who… Continue reading
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Sports
Swegler Richmond leads SW runners at Nike meet / Cross country
South Whidbey High School junior Kaia Swegler Richmond finished 17th out of 737 at the Nike Cross Country Regional Meet… Continue reading
Lynch places 16th in state meet / Swimming
South Whidbey High School junior Ashley Lynch placed 16th in the 200-yard freestyle at the state 2A/1A/2B swim meet Saturday,… Continue reading
Life
Ryan’s House serves as ‘stepping stone’ for formerly homeless woman
At age 21, Victoria Brown was preparing to leave a drug rehabilitation center with few belongings and nowhere to go.… Continue reading
Thanksgiving tees off with Gobbler Golf Tournament
It’s a little weird, often wet and cold, but the tradition has been going on for 23 years and is… Continue reading
Opinion
In our opinion: Affordable housing should top legislative priorities
Elected officials across Whidbey Island are completing their wish lists for Olympia. Around this time each year, the local officials Continue reading...
Irregularities in posted election results can’t be ignored
Based on precinct results posted on the official elections website for Island County, the wrong person won in at least Continue reading...
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Lack of Christian values is the problem, not guns
Editor, We had another shooting and all the anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment people are coming out of the woodwork. I get… Continue reading
Letter: Newspaper’s pie poll showed pastry bias
Editor, I could not help but notice in your poll, “What is the best kind of pie?” you did not… Continue reading
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