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Around the world for children
Two brothers from Greenbank are peddling and pedaling philanthropy in a big way. They’re setting off early next…
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Freeland sunbather is The Clyde’s alpha dog
Woof, Mr. DeMille. She’s ready for her close-up. Little Miss, a 9-year-old miniature American Eskimo dog, took the…
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Drinking fountains are almost ready, school officials say
After a seven-month delay, the South Whidbey School District may be within a couple of weeks of bringing…
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Two years later, volunteers repair state park stairway
It’s back to the beach at South Whidbey State Park north of Freeland, thanks to a few community…
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Nichols Brothers close to landing $25 million contract
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is on the verge of a $25 million barge-building contract that would provide jobs…
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Highland Games needs volunteers or it may be cancelled
The air may be about to go out of the bagpipes. The annual Whidbey Island Highland Games, sponsored…
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Budget crisis may force sheriff to cut back at county fair, Maxwelton parade
Police staffing for the Island County Fair and other South Whidbey community events may dwindle as county officials…
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Holmes Harbor: An uphill fight with downhill pollution
The battle goes on to reduce pollution threatening shellfish in Holmes Harbor as county officials kick off a…
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Stimulus benefits ferries, schools
Ferries and schools will get a little piece of the federal stimulus pie, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen said…
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For whom the Langley bell tolls? It tolls for whales
When it comes to timely whale-spotting, Langley’s reputation may be saved by the bell. An early-warning system was…
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Critics of diking district get a seat at the table
Embattled Island County Diking District 1 has a new commissioner — one of its critics. John Shepard, a…
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Battle of Saratoga Woods to be preserved at historical museum
An important chunk of South Whidbey history wound up in an appropriate place this week. Files documenting the…
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Rep. Smith moves to strengthen penalties for DUI convictions
Tougher penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are being pushed by state Rep. Norma…