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As Freeland sewers drown in financial infeasibility, two new proposals rise to surface

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As Freeland sewers drown in financial infeasibility, two new proposals rise to surface

With a $5 million funding gap continuing to hamstring the Freeland sewer effort and no solution in sight,…

Hundreds compete in Whidbey Triathlon

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Hundreds compete in Whidbey Triathlon

Some raced with friends, some with spouses, and some just for and all by themselves.

Famous musician survives head-on crash with suspected drunk driver in Langley

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Famous musician survives head-on crash with suspected drunk driver in Langley

Internationally known musician and Grammy award winner Macklemore was involved in a head-on collision in Langley on Friday,…

The Whidbey Triathlon, in photos

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The Whidbey Triathlon, in photos

More than 200 people competed in the 21st Whidbey Triathlon on Saturday, a nearly 24-mile-long race that begins…

Burglars tee off at Clinton’s Island Greens Golf Course — again

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Burglars tee off at Clinton’s Island Greens Golf Course — again

Wielding a sledge hammer to break up concrete from around a steel lock-box on Thursday, Mike Zuercher could…

Attic fire closes Senior Thrift in Freeland

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Attic fire closes Senior Thrift in Freeland

Senior Thrift in Freeland is closed due to a fire that broke out in the store this past…

Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN | Ready for Whidbey and the Northwest

It’s nice to be back, really. I get pretty sick of the ole “Whidbey is so great” platitudes.…

News

Clinton Wells Fargo to close

Clinton will soon be down to just one bank as Wells Fargo recently announced it will close its…

State adds sailings on Clinton route for busy Fourth of July weekend

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State adds sailings on Clinton route for busy Fourth of July weekend

To mitigate the loss of the Tokitae and ease the busy Fourth of July weekend, the state is…

Celebrate America blasts off in Freeland next week

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Celebrate America blasts off in Freeland next week

Hot food, 1980’s revival glam rock music and a 20-minute fireworks display over Holmes Harbor are all planned…

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Life

South Whidbey in running for ‘nicest’ place in America contest

Reader’s Digest Magazine has named South Whidbey a finalist in its Nicest Places to Live in America 2017…

National Geographic boat was damaged during launch; cruise company cancels scheduled tours

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National Geographic boat was damaged during launch; cruise company cancels scheduled tours

The National Geographic Quest, a 240-foot cruise boat completed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for Lindblad Expedition Holdings…