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Fate of middle class in hands of employers

It shouldn’t be surprising that Sicamous businesses place great stock in the community’s working population.

Opinion

U.S. tourists becoming endangered

SEATTLE – The Victoria Clipper ferry disgorges a capacity crowd of tourists at Pier 69 on the Seattle…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Langley car crash victims thankful for helpers

To the editor: Island life is not impersonal. We are reminded again and again of our interconnectedness and…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How to follow Obama’s private money trail?

To the editor: The cartoon about Obama and the crocodile tears got me to wondering… If candidates don’t…

Opinion

VIEWPOINT: Bad time for U.S. to waver in support of Israel

Lorraine Smalley, a wonderful Goodwill volunteer who is very skillful at fixing up worn-out dolls, has read several…

Caitie Newman has been named Co-Athlete of the Year by Skagit Valley College.

Sports

Newman named co-athlete of the year by SVC | South Whidbey Sports Briefs

A quick look at sports happenings in and around South Whidbey.

Lattés for Life organizer Laurel Johnson shows off a “Ben Franklin” $100 bill

News

Freeland coffee shop raises $1K for African HIV/AIDS orphans

It looks like coffee and compassion go together as well as, well, coffee and cream. A community event…

News

Port to hold marina design workshop June 25 | South Whidbey News Briefs

The Port of South Whidbey will hold a workshop today to examine the design for the South Whidbey…

South Whidbey Tilth President Marc Wilson (third from right) joins in the effort to unify island agriculture in planning the upcoming Family Farms Forum II. Also pictured

News

Coupeville farmers meeting to focus on future of Whidbey agriculture

Farmers from Snohomish County will help guide a discussion on the current problems facing farms at an upcoming…

Today's cartoon is by Mike Keefe of The Denver Post.

Opinion

Today’s cartoon for Tuesday, June 24

Today's cartoon is by Mike Keefe of The Denver Post.

Worrell Richter

Obituaries

Worrell Richter

Worrell Leroy Richter, 61, a resident of Bend, Ore. died June 24, 2008. He was born on May…

Today's cartoon is by RJ Matson of The St. Louis Post Dispatch.

Opinion

Cartoon for Monday, June 23

Today's cartoon is by RJ Matson of The St. Louis Post Dispatch.

James Maynard

Obituaries

James Maynard

In loving memory, James Edward Maynard, born April 16, 1938 passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at his…