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Economic crisis takes hold of area campaigns
The economy was the 800-pound empty-pockets gorilla in the room as nearly 100 enthusiastic voters gathered for a…
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Langley Middle School seismic estimate $4.4 million
It'll cost nearly $4.4 million to bring Langley Middle School up to current seismic standards, the South Whidbey…
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Economic crunch was theme at voter’s forum
Voter quizzed candidates on issues at League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island forum and commissioner candidate Bakke…
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School district examines costs of seismic study
The South Whidbey School District board will meet in a workshop session today to find out how much…
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Nichols Brothers vies for Keystone ferry contract
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is preparing a bid to construct a portion of two new 64-car high-speed ferries…
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Ride the bus and make money for schools, officials say
Student ridership during the week beginning Monday, Oct. 13, will determine how much transportation money the South Whidbey…
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Schools put pressure on to get water back
The South Whidbey School District wants its contractors to get the lead out in getting the lead out.
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Anderson picked to fill South Whidbey school board seat
Leigh Anderson, a Freeland business consultant and longtime education advocate, is the newest member of the South Whidbey…
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Two for the show: County auditor’s race suddenly contested
First there was no opponent in the Island County auditor’s race, and then, all of a sudden, there…
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Bayview on track to become healthcare central in South Whidbey
Bayview will soon be the hub for South End medical services offered by Whidbey General Hospital.
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Commercial building to replace historic Freeland bowling alley
Freeland Lanes is about to be knocked off its pins. Owner Steve Myers plans to tear down the…
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South Whidbey school enrollment figures reflect downward trend
Barring an unlikely invasion of the South End by a swarm of children lugging books, this year’s high…
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Hearing coming for removing moratorium on Dogwood property
The owner of forest land north of Freeland is moving ahead with plans for five housing projects on…