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MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Campaigns should focus on the new reality

Some astute political observers say the candidate who offers the best message for change, a concrete vision for…

Erica Johnson meets with state Superintendent of Public  Instruction Terry Bergeson in Olympia last month.

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Johnson receives major scholarship

South Whidbey High School senior Erica Johnson attended the recent Washington Scholars program in Olympia where she was…

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Lubach makes impact on Hofstra softball team

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Sheriff’s report

Here are this issue’s reports from the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fort Nugent Park to get sculpture

Port of South Whidbey manager Ed Field and Port Commissioner Lynae Slinden savor a perfect spring morning at Clinton Beach while scoping locations for the port’s new Shore Stewards sign.

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Shore Stewards reel in port officials

Sitting on a sun-bleached log at Clinton Beach, Lynae Slinden and Ed Field contemplated one of the more…

PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL

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PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL

Native American canoe racers and their families from across the Pacific Northwest gathered in Coupeville on Saturday for…

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Deception Pass guardrail project wraps up early

The project to replace the historic log rail through Deception Pass State Park will wrap up four months…

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Search called off for missing diver

The Coast Guard suspended its search for a diver who went missing near Deception Pass Park at about…

Obituaries

William Edward

Much beloved by family and friends, William Garfield Edward passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. He was…

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Coast Guard searches for missing diver

A search effort is currently underway for a female diver near Deception Pass State Park.

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County calls timeout in Freeland

Island County commissioners passed an emergency ordinance Monday for a one-year timeout on development proposals that could conflict…

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Congressman gets on call-in bandwagon

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will host his first-ever telephone town hall tonight.