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Vickie Harvey helps unload a new bicycle that will be a surprise gift for a child on Christmas. Harvey and 50 other dedicated volunteers for The Forgotten Children's Fund will be delivering gifts

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Santa and his helpers remember Whidbey Island children

Forgotten Children’s Fund comes through once again for island’s families What would Christmas be without a visit from…

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Langley may give a break to businesses hit hard by storm

Langley businesses hit hard by the recent storms and power outages may get a small break from city…

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Feds may offer aid for windstorm repair work

Now that the latest windstorm has blown through, property and business owners are beginning to pick up the…

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Whidbey recovering from life without power

After taking another major punch by the massive storm that ripped across Whidbey Island, life on the island…

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‘Nationalized’ election turning Island County from red to blue

Mary Jane Aurdal, the state committeewoman for the Island County GOP, has a simple explanation of what happened…

Taproot Design architects Sarah Birger and Matthew Swett are joined by Port of South Whidbey commissioners Lynae Slinden and Rolf Seitle to celebrate the awarding of two major architectural honors for Clinton Beach park from the American Institute of Architects.

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Designers win award for Clinton Park

Sometimes, though not often, everything comes together just right. So it was for Langley architect Matthew Swett and…

Obituaries

Mary Crowfeather Halsen

A memorial service for Mary Crowfeather Halsen will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, at the…

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A real life propane tank odyssey

You may have heard there was a big windstorm last week. Published reports indicate there were 1.2 million…

The boys U11 team grasp their individual and team trophies. From left

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GOAL! Islanders Youth soccer teams bag turkey shoot

Two Islanders boys teams each won first place in their respective divisions at the 2006 Turkey Shoot soccer…

Maj. Megan McClung

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High-ranking Marine shared running passion in Iraq

Marine Maj. Megan McClung shared her passion for athletics with fellow soldiers by organizing a runner’s event, inspiring…

Langley Middle School seventh-grader

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Cougars wrap up unbeaten

The seventh-grade girls basketball team at Langley Middle School ended their season with a bang Wednesday by decisively…

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Crowd questions Freeland incorporation

At a meeting called to address concerns of business owners about Freeland becoming Island County’s first new city…

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A lyrical litany of little known Littles of Virgina

I just got off the phone. I’m a little bit nervous because I left a voice mail message…