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DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON | Stars shine for Obama

Record editor Brian Kelly is in Washington, D.C. with others from the Evergreen State for the inauguration of…

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DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON | Whistle Stop in Baltimore

Record editor Brian Kelly is in Washington, D.C. with others from the Evergreen State for the inauguration of…

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DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON | The new president

Record editor Brian Kelly is in Washington, D.C. with others from the Evergreen State for the inauguration of…

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Rep. Larsen says economic recovery package may be wrapped up next month

Congressman Rick Larsen said the economic stimulus package may come later, rather than sooner. Rep. Larsen, a 2nd…

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Victim in 911 case seeks a quarter million dollars from county

The woman who was allegedly held captive in a Freeland cabin nearly three years ago has filed a…

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NINE TO WATCH IN ’09 | New crew in Coupeville

Democrats took full control of the Island County Board of Commissioners for the first time in the county’s…

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County employees express interest in severance-package buyout

At least half of the Island County employees who will be laid off starting in March have requested…

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Dearborn’s days with Island County appear numbered

Keith Dearborn’s tumultuous time with Island County is coming to an end.

Ben Morgan watches as Erin Morgan tempts their dog Shimmy with a treat during a break in shopping for Christmas trees at Bayview Farm & Garden on Sunday.

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South Whidbey buried by massive weekend snowstorm

A massive snowstorm left South Whidbey buried over the weekend, leaving many residents snowbound for the second time…

Opinion

MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE | Some things turn out to be more essential than others

Many, many years ago, before I accepted the hand that destiny had dealt me, or the finger that…

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County workers eligible for severance packages

Island County employees who will lose their jobs because of the county’s budget crunch will be able to…

Opinion

MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE | Blagojevich scandal is troublesome on many fronts

There is no escape. No way out. No matter how hard I try, I can’t tune out the…

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Whidbey PUD proposal may come back before voters

Supporters of a Whidbey Island-based electric company will try to get a proposal for forming a public utility…