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Soup Box Derby a success, organizers say | CORRECTED
With no rain, the 2015 Soup Box Derby in Langley took place as planned Sunday, and organizers are…
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Island County prosecutor recuses himself from jail death review
Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks announced today that he no longer believes he is the right person to…
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Overnight camping at South Whidbey State Park not just a dream
A public process to help decide future uses at South Whidbey State Park, including overnight camping, will begin…
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Pinks or punches? Despite fisticuffs, anglers say fishing still a congenial affair
The humpy salmon season is reaching its peak and every day legions of anglers swarm Whidbey Island beaches…
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Sunny View affordable housing development finalized
It took about seven years, was riddled with hurdles and cost $6.8 million, but it’s finally done. Sunny…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Real, undiluted power awaits at the fair
The Whidbey Island Fair is this weekend and I admit I’m pretty pumped. Of all the events held…
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Callison, Emerson ahead in first ballot count for Langley mayor; Born, Gardner lead in hospital race
The first batch of primary election results was tallied Tuesday and showed Tim Callison and Sharon Emerson leading…
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Holmes Harbor Golf Course back on the market
For the third time in less than five years, the Holmes Harbor Golf Course is for sale. The…
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Freeland ponders future at planning meeting
Developing rules to guide growth in Freeland was the topic of a public meeting Tuesday, and it did…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Attention ferry cutters: punishments are ‘fake’
Saturday was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the weather warm, so, naturally, my wife and…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Real manhood ended up having to wait
Ahhhhh… manhood! I’ve arrived at last. Admittedly, it was a couple of days later than planned, but I’ll…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Dungeness crab, real manhood here I come
I’ve done some pretty cool stuff in my life, things many people will probably never do. For example,…
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South Whidbey community volunteer dies in horse accident
Tammy Stillwell died Sunday from injuries she sustained while participating in a Civil War reenactment at Willamette Mission…