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Broadband Action Team asks for feedback

In its effort to bring broadband internet services to underserved areas of Camano and Whidbey islands, the Island…

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RL Chaney: June 19 1926 – January 16, 2022 and Carol Chaney: September 21, 1932 – August 29, 2022

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Pickens William “Bill” Irvine: July 2, 1934 – April 3, 2023

Pickens William “Bill” Irvine arrived in this world on July 2, 1934, at his parent’s house in Seattle,…

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Joyce Ann (Jackson) Petit: February 1, 1943 – November 29, 2022

Joyce Ann (Jackson) Petit of Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island passed away on November 29, 2022 after sustaining injuries…

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Jason Robert Porter: December 28, 1970 – March 16, 2023

Jason Robert Porter, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 52. Jason was born in…

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Sound Off: We don’t need fireworks to celebrate freedom

We all know our summers are getting hotter and longer. August is not the only warm month on…

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Seabirds, citizen science and saving the world

In 2009, thousands of surf scoters washed ashore along the outer coast of Washington. In 2014, tens of…

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In Our Opinion: Port of Coupeville should rethink airport purchase

The Port of Coupeville needs to slow down and get community buy-in — as well as a real…

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Letter: Navy noise impact greater in Oak Harbor schools

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Learn about affordable fresh food at Tilth

Are you a SNAP or a Sesior or WIC customer? Are you a farmer who sells produce or…

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Obituaries

John Hayward: November 6, 1943 – March 15, 2023

John Hayward, of Freeland,Washington, died peacefully on March 15, 2023 in the presence of family and friends. He…

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Mary Irene: August 15, 1940 – March 11, 2023

Mary Irene Ruiz, 82, passed away peacefully on March 11, surrounded by her husband and children.

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Jack Royal Carpenter: July 13, 1923 – February 17, 2023

Commander Jack Royal Carpenter, loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, proud patriot, master gardener, tennis teaching…