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Charlie Drummond climbs out on the Hawaiian Chieftain’s bowsprit

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Battle sail: Tall ships draw a crowd in Coupeville

ABOARD THE LADY WASHINGTON — For connoisseurs of 18th century naval lore, it doesn’t get any better than…

Coach Mark Hodson grimaces in mock anger when a defensive lineman misses his mark on a hand-off during the Falcon's first day of practice Wednesday.

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South Whidbey Falcons gear up for fall

The South Whidbey High School football team started the first day of practice Wednesday. Coming off a stellar…

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ISLAND COUNTY FAIR UPDATE: This year’s livestock auctions were a big success

There may be a downturn in the economy, but you wouldn’t know it from Christina Urtason, head of…

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Oil shortage causes trouble for county’s road projects

It was the message Don Kreig didn’t want to get. On a hot Friday morning in July —…

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UPDATE: Bailey and Terry are top two for state House, 10th District seat

In the race for Position 2 in the 10th Legislative District, early statewide returns Tuesday show Republican Rep.…

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Three running for Rick Larsen’s congressional seat

In the race for the 2nd Congressional District held by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen since 2000, Republican Rick…

Riley and Hannah Rench spend some quality time with their Boer meat goat Tubsy the day before the Island County Fair begins.

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ISLAND COUNTY FAIR UPDATE: Goats move from stable to menu

Chevon, French for goat meat, is making its debut at this year’s Island County Fair. Nine meat goats…

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Port of South Whidbey names pro and con representatives for marina ballot measure

The Port of South Whidbey announced two South Enders to spearhead the campaign, for and against, the port's…

“Clucky” — aka comedian Matt Hoar — pets Henry the chicken as Violette Morant looks on. Hoar will present three vaudeville shows a day at the fair to encourage folks to visit the poultry barn.

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Chicken Olympics takes flight at this year’s fair

When attendance declined in the poultry barn during last year’s Island County Fair, Superintendent Stinger Anderson had a…

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UPDATE: Parks district votes to put bond on Nov. 4 ballot

LANGLEY — The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District voted 4 to 1 on Monday to ask voters…

The crowd-pleasing Timebenders bring their hilarious antics back to the county fair for a Saturday night concert.

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The Fair: 84 years of good times heads back to Langley

The 84th Island County Fair arrives tomorrow, offering a good time for just about anyone of any age.

Research scientist David Krabbenhoft is part of the United States Geological Survey team that began testing mercury levels in Holmes Harbor this week.

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Scientists check for mercury in Holmes Harbor

Scientists from the United States Geological Survey began testing for mercury levels in Holmes Harbor Monday.

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South Whidbey Park District votes to put pool on ballot

The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District voted 4 to 1 on Monday to ask voters in November…