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Veterinarian Dr. David Parent checks out Debbie Reetz' rabbit Wednesday. Four volunteer doctors make sure all animals at the fair are in good health.

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Volunteer docs keep the fair safe

Katie, Emma and Maria Leese have been working hard all year to get their Romney sheep ready for…

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VIDEO; 4-H at the Island County Fair

Island youth talk about the animals they've brought to this year's Island County Fair.

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VIDEO: Island County Fair gets underway

Catch the action at the start of this year's Island County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday in…

Obituaries

Verna Towslee

Verna “Vicky” (Porter) Towslee, age 83, died at Whidbey Island Manor Nursing Home on Aug. 17 from complications…

Obituaries

Denzil Ireton

Denzil Ireton, 59, of Clinton died Aug. 16, 2007, at Whidbey General Hospital. His girlfriend Kay-ce said he…

The Central South Whidbey Junior All Star team District 11 champs proudly pose after winning it all. In back: Coach Andy McRea

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All-Stars show their stuff at state tournament

Team takes fourth place It almost didn’t happen. After the regular Junior Little League season ended in June,…

Fire District 3 firefighter Adrienne Hawley works with the "patient

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FD3 firefighters learn from competition

FREELAND — The crunch of metal is horrendous and the smell of fuel fills the air. No, it’s…

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‘Critique Mania’ will help WIWA magazine

Does the thought of picking up a literary magazine make you shudder? Has your brain ever been in…

Jessica Leon is sharing her story of her DUI conviction to help others and recently appeared on the television program "Good Morning America."

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Local driver shares her DUI story with a national audience

Jessica Leon passes by the spot on Bayview Road every day, where she stood in handcuffs in the…

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State says yes to deal

Port can take over marina FREELAND — State officials have given their blessing to the transfer of the…

Molly Kay holds up the ribbon that will be awarded to the winner of Island County Fair's Super 17 Challenge while her father

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Super 17 challengers hope to make hay this year

When the Island County Fair rolls around, some people just want to do it all. That’s the theme…

A thief attempted to gain access to Bayview Farm & Garden's administration offices by punching a hole in the ceiling of a restroom at the store some time Sunday night.

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Thief takes safe, cash and scales from Bayview business

BAYVIEW — When breaking into Bayview Farm & Garden through a restroom ceiling proved too difficult Sunday night,…

Ken Church plays Treat and David Gignac is Phillip in Island Theatre's production of "Orphans" opening Friday

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‘Orphans’ Gritty return for Island Theatre

It’s a human foible to indulge in the voyeuristic pleasure of someone else’s perverted domestic misery. But it’s…