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Repairs to the Clinton fishing pier have been completed and the facility is now open.

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Emergency work done, Clinton pier reopens

After weeks of emergency stabilization work, the Clinton fishing pier has been reopened for public use.

Justin Burnett / The Record Island County Building Official Andy Griffin looks up at Linds Pharmacy in Coupeville after the driver of a SUV accidentally smashed into the business. He has closed that part of the store until repairs can be made.

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Damage serious after SUV strikes Coupeville Linds

A portion of Linds Pharmacy in Coupeville was closed to the public for several days this week because…

David Welton photo Kayla and Araya Johnson play on the viewing deck of a Washington State ferry this past fall. The image was taken by Clinton resident David Welton and earned him first place at the Edmonds Arts Festival.

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Clinton photographer wins Best of Show in Edmonds

Clinton resident David Welton’s photography was recognized as among the very best displayed at this year’s Edmonds Arts…

Robert “Al” Baker

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Suspected Greenbank murderer’s first court appearance ends swiftly

A Freeland man accused of murdering his wife made a quick appearance in Island County Superior Court Monday.

Nichol Zalewski gets a big hug from her mom

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Power boat sinks, rises again in Holmes Harbor

A 32-foot power boat that sank in Holmes Harbor this weekend has been successfully raised. The Breesea, a…

Justin Burnett / The Record  Kathleen Parvin

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Holmes Harbor may get clean bill of health after five years

Holmes Harbor could be reopened for shellfish harvesting in just a few months, according to state regulators. Island…

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Why I’m voting for Gordon

To the editor: In 1992 Curt Gordon was instrumental in the Double Bluff conservation team to use the…

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Rain kept the gardens green

To the editor: The soggy 17th Annual Whidbey Island Garden Tour was one for the books! Despite peek-a-boo…

Mandi Roberts of Otak

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New county road elicits mixed reaction

The public had its first chance in years to weigh in on a proposal to build a new…

State Rep. Barbara Bailey

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Legislators present priorities to business leaders

If Whidbey Island’s three lawmakers could accomplish a short list of priorities in Olympia, one item would clean…

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League leaves public out of candidate grilling

For the first time in at least 15 years, the public will not be quizzing Island County commissioner…

Robin Clark

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Maxwelton mystery ship legend revived

Spanish explorers? An attack by Native Americans? Sunken ships? All in the Maxwelton watershed?

A picture of the late John Braun depicts the well known South Whidbey artist sitting with some of his works before his death in 2002. To help raise money for a school art program

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Portrait of a great Langley artist: Sale honors memory of John Braun

Some remember the late John Braun as a teacher. Others say he was a spiritual leader, a shaman…