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    Articles by Ron Newberry
    This photo of Maxwelton Beach was submitted by Rick Collar for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust contest.
    Whidbey Camano Land Trust launches photo contest
    By Ron Newberry • February 26, 2014 2:24 pm

    When Janelle Castro interviewed for the outreach manager position at the Whidbey Camano Land Trust last spring, she shared an idea that she thought would be a natural fit for Island County.

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    A Mukilteo general contractor has started prep work for a soil and groundwater cleanup project at the Deception Pass Marina at Cornet Bay. The general store will be moved for cleanup on the property on Jan. 2 or 3.
    Cornet Bay fuel cleanup underway
    By Ron Newberry • January 2, 2014 12:31 pm

    Alan Hall can’t complain about where he works these days.

    When he steps out of his portable office, he can stare out at scenic Cornet Bay and sometimes even catch a glimpse of a hovering bald eagle.

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    Coordinator Bob Gabelein and assistant coordinator Ed Donery pose with a Toys for Tots bin at the Freeland Ace store.
    Toys for Tots prepares for holiday season
    By Ron Newberry • December 2, 2013 11:53 am

    For Re McClung, watching toys pile up in her garage is a joy to see.

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    An image from a video clip shot in October of the bull elk on North Whidbey.
    Tall tale of big bull elk in North...
    By Ron Newberry • November 22, 2013 10:06 pm

    For months, Sasha Castaneda told a tale that only seemed to raise eyebrows.

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    Eric Tremblay
    Coupeville man to lend a hand in the...
    By Ron Newberry • November 19, 2013 5:53 pm

    Eric Tremblay isn’t sure what to expect when he touches down in the Philippines today.

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    Joseph Itaya
    Clinton movie maker puts Coupeville film on hold
    By Ron Newberry • October 29, 2013 5:54 pm

    An independent feature film planned to be shot on Whidbey Island this fall is on hold after the movie was unable to secure a marquee Hollywood actor.

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    Kate Rosenthal shares a memory with her daughter Katy Reissner. The Oak Harbor resident is a 42-year survivor of breast cancer and is an inspiration to her two daughters. Reissner went through cancer as well and chose the same path as her mother
    100 and still inspiring | Survivor reflects on...
    By Ron Newberry • October 22, 2013 5:26 pm

    Kate Rosenthal greets her guest with an offering.

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    Joseph Itaya
    South Whidbey son, director gets OK to film...
    By Ron Newberry • September 20, 2013 6:48 pm

    Joseph Itaya didn’t tiptoe around the subject.

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    Once a familiar sight in Freeland
    Freeland elephant finds new home on North End
    By Ron Newberry • July 30, 2013 5:42 pm

    No matter how creative Lynn Backus is with her chainsaw art, she can’t sell a piece of her work without people seeing it.

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    Kyle Eckles
    Whidbey gears up for ‘humpy’ run
    By Ron Newberry • July 30, 2013 9:00 am

    The tug on the line caught Kyle Eckles by surprise.

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    South Whidbey grad returns to scout island film location
    South Whidbey grad returns to scout island film...
    By Ron Newberry • July 26, 2013 6:42 pm

    The story has been etched in Joseph Itaya’s mind for 10 years.

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    State fish hatchery specialist Will Irwin holds his ground while rainbow trout dump into Deer Lake in Clinton on April 18. The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked 4
    Trout season opens Saturday on Deer, Goss lakes
    By Ron Newberry • April 23, 2013 5:01 pm

    Steve Stansberry hadn’t heard that one of his favorite lakes on Whidbey Island was getting a bonus planting of large trout this month.

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    Paul Lischeid and his wife joke about his ‘obsession’ of photographing wildlife and landscapes. One of his favorite spots to stake out is Crockett Lake.
    Clinton photographer roams Whidbey seeking feathery targets
    By Ron Newberry • April 2, 2013 4:35 pm

    A humbling experience in the woods nearly 50 years ago made Paul Lischeid realize he’d rather hunt with a camera than a rifle.

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