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Ballots for primary election arrive Monday
Ballots for the state's first-ever top-two primary will arrive in Coupeville on Monday, said Island County Auditor Sheilah…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Maybe I can get my facts ‘right’ enough for Fox News
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the news business, and despite the best of intentions, we get…
News
District 10 lawmaker won’t offer endorsement in Island County commissioner’s race
State Rep. Norma Smith said she will not make an endorsement in the highly contested District 1 race…
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Petition drive starts over Greenbank beach access
The group called "Save Our Beach" has started a petition drive to preserve the Wonn Road access to…
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Number of Island County whooping cough cases rises to 18
The number of "whooping cough" cases in Island County continues to climb, county officials reported this weekend. A…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Fourth brings back memories of the salad days
Whew! It’s hard to get settled down after the big “Celebrate America” blowout down the highway a few…
News
Whidbey commissioner candidates harp on growth
Don’t stop if you’ve heard this one before: Growth is shaping up to be a big issue in…
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New veteran’s clinic will be based in Mount Vernon
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray announced today that Mount Vernon has been chosen as…
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Last Sunday was the hottest day of the year on Whidbey
It was hot. Really hot. And now, weather watchers have the numbers to prove it. Last Sunday was…
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GOP still mulling complaint against Sen. Haugen
State Republican Party Chairman Luke Esser said this week the party may yet file a formal complaint against…
Opinion
MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: There’s ugly, and then there’s my kind of ugly
A fews weeks ago, the Little Missuss and I were looking at the photographs of the graduating seniors…
News
Congressman Larsen’s campaign says poll shows he’s up 18 points
Congressman Rick Larsen’s campaign said this week a recent poll has him with an 18-point lead over Republican…
News
UPDATE: Five more cases of whooping cough reported on Whidbey Island
sland County Medical Officer Dr. Roger Case said late Thursday that five more cases of whooping cough have…