Obituaries
Joyce Self
Joyce Arbelle Self, born Jan. 27, 1927 to Fred and Marion Ausk in Cass Lake, Minn., died peacefully,…
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Passing cars on right is a chronic South End safety issue
Langley resident Jennifer Sand had stopped on southbound Highway 525, flicked on her turn signal on and was…
Sports
Falcons rise from the ashes to challenge the Cascade Conference
Two years ago, when the South Whidbey football team went 0-11, Coach Mark Hodson was making plans. “It…
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Orchestras abound on Whidbey Island
The classical music gods are smiling down on Whidbey Island. Not one, not two, but three orchestras will…
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Babies jam when parents sing
Babies, bang the drum slowly and the rest will come. Ask Clinton violist and music teacher Kat Fritz,…
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SWHS volleyball coach has high expectations
Last season was a mixed year for volleyball as the Falcons 7-8 record shows; the girls had lost…
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Prosecutor, sheriff want more deputies for fighting crime
Budget talks begin next week Next year’s spending plan is shaping up to be a “burnout” budget. Island…
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Rebuilding Castle Park could cost $300K
It may take a king’s ransom to repair much-loved Castle Park. According to a budget estimate released last…
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Gate receipts drop again at this year’s county fair
Island County Fair officials may be looking at less, again, as they examine the tally at the gate…
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Lawmaker meets with county law enforcement
State Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, recently met with Island County Sheriff Mark Brown and other local law…
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Residents share opinions about Freeland Hill
FREELAND — Freeland Hill’s forest-covered acres should be protected, some South End residents told county planning commissioners during…
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Commissioners pick Bakke to replace Shelton
Island County Commissioners picked planning director Phil Bakke during a special meeting to fill the seat vacated by…
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Whidbey Woodpalooza showcases woodworking artists
CLINTON — Whidbey Woodpalooza has returned to the Front Room at Bayview Corner for its fourth annual showcase…