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Gil Nyerges

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Godfather of fly fishing; South Whidbey master shares ‘no secrets’

A lot of words can accurately describe Gil Nyerges: teacher, artist, craftsman. To some Whidbey Island anglers, he’s…

The Tokitae

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Tokitae ferry service entry delayed

The MV Tokitaes entry into service will be delayed at least one week, ferry officials said Monday.

Diver Joe Chang

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Divers recover mystery anchor off Ledgewood, Vancouver link possible

First they cheered, then they wept. The long-submerged anchor believed connected with Captain George Vancouver and his famed…

Kenny Woodside

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Team prepares to weigh historic anchor off Whidbey Island

If it’s what a team of treasure hunters hope, an artifact connected with the Pacific Northwest’s most famous…

Barry Pomeroy

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Education descends from heavens, inspires South Whidbey Elementary School students

Education and possibility soared to new heights at South Whidbey Elementary School this week.

Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN | Go forth, graduates, and consider returning

Graduation, it’s finally arrived. It’s what seniors have been waiting for, and what parents have secretly dreaded. Or,…

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Industry changes force Whidbey Telecom layoffs

Whidbey Telecom announced it will cut 17 jobs from its roster this month.

Chum Run participants run in a past race at South Whidbey Community Park. The event returns this Sunday

Sports

Chum Run returns: 17th 5K, fun run events aim for excitement, school track revenue

It’s back. Following a one-year hiatus, the 17th 5K Chum Run kicks off this weekend and is expected…

Tim Storey reacts to seeing his house on fire Monday.

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Blaze burns Freeland home, none injured

A fire seriously damaged a secluded two-story Freeland home on Monday.

Langley resident Roy Foster holds an anti-war sign at the Saturday Morning Peace Vigil at the Bayview Park and Ride. The group

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Dedicated to peace; South Whidbey groups honored

Theirs is a mission of peace, and some have been at it for more than a decade. Meeting…

Whidbey Watershed Stewards volunteer Gregg Ridder and Robin Clark

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Maxwelton salmon vigil continues

A stickleback and a whole lot of Western tent caterpillars don’t count, so the total for the day…

Lt. Col. David S. Sullivan

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Honoring fallen heroes at Bayview Cemetery

They gave their lives in service to their country, and Monday the people of South Whidbey remembered.

Damian Gallegos

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SEA the future with South Whidbey park, group partnership

A public/private partnership that some say is the future of state park stewardship was commemorated at South Whidbey…