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Elisabeth Murray

As the animal control officer for Island County

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Fund cares for Whidbey Island farm animals in need

Carol Barnes clicked through picture after picture on her desktop looking for one she could share. Most are…

Washington State University Island County Extension Beach Watchers volunteers  Margaret Elphick and Cheryl Lowe help prepare mussels for placement in Washington’s waters. A study to be conducted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will allow scientists to determine the extent and magnitude of near-shore contamination.

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Puget Sound waters put to the mussel test

On a recent sunny day, a group of volunteers were bundled up to insulate against the brisk winds…

Whidbey General Hospital pharmacy technician Cherie Post dispenses medication from a new automated machine from Omnicell. Post is the “administrative user” and attended training sessions before teaching other hospital staff how to use this new technology.

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New pharmacy technology improves drug safety at Whidbey General Hospital

She types in her password and swipes her finger across the reader. For the rest of her shift,…

Truffle-hunting canine Hawkeye leads the way on a walk in the woods with his owner

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On the hunt: Edible mushroom hunters benefit from canine nosework

Since moving to Whidbey Island 30 years ago, Maureen Murphy has been plucking chanterelles from the woods of…

Right: Rylie Patching

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Mutts strut their stuff on South Whidbey

Dogs and their owners showed off their fun costumes at Apple Day's Mutt Strut parade Saturday, Oct. 20.

Chief Radiologist Dr. Robert Hawkins and Diagnostic Imaging Manager Randy White with Whidbey General Hospital’s old CAT scan machine. The new machine will reduce scan times and use a lower dose of radiation.

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Whidbey General’s CAT scan offers best in medical diagnostics

Take a deep breath, and pull as much air into your lungs as you can possibly hold.

Joan Peters

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Island County museum faces stiff funding cuts

The Island County Historical Society and Museum faces an uncertain future, as next year’s Island County budget takes…

Greenbank Farm will celebrate 15 years of public ownership from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday

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Free pie! (And other reasons to attend the Greenbank Farm celebration Sept. 17)

The Greenbank Farm is ready to celebrate and wants community members to come join in the festivities. The…