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Breaking Down the Vote

It was never really close. The record-shattering and history-making turnout by Democrats in 2008 Presidential Primary last month…

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Democrats make history

Dems winning in five north end precincts, total turnout For the first time in Island County history, more…

A police photograph of the crime scene shows a close-up of the stairs where Victoria Walker said Matthew Friar tied her up and held her against her will in his family’s home in Freeland in February 2006. Police took the fibers in the photograph as evidence.

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Case file reveals details on Wallace-911 case

While the final chapter has yet to be written, disturbing new details have come to light on the…

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Caucus talk looked trivial at times

Saturday’s Democratic caucus was our first experience with the U.S.’s shiny, streamlined political system. After fighting our way…

One South End precinct used a stairwell to overcome the cramped conditions in the commons at South Whidbey High School during Saturday’s Democratic caucus in Langley. A Republican caucus in Freeland attracted a much smaller crowd.

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OBAMA SWEEPS TO WIN

The stairwell leading to the cafeteria at North Whidbey Middle School was packed with bodies. Hundreds of people…

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Caucuses expected to draw big crowds

Ed Bennett has a spotless voting record that stretches back 58 years. But the Freeland man has never…

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Port kills condo plan

FREELAND — Port commissioners said this week the master plan for rebuilding the Langley Marina is too much,…

Monday’s snow blankets a farmhouse

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Snow blankets South Whidbey

South Enders woke up to a surprise snowfall Monday, and the blast of winter weather delayed the start…

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South End newspaper wins national awards

BY RECORD STAFF The South Whidbey Record has won three awards for reporting, photography and page design in…

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Student writers win scholarships

Since 1999, the Whidbey Island Writers Conference has brought together authors, publishers and aspiring writers. The annual event…

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Whidbey sailors return from war in Afghanistan

OAK HARBOR — The happy homecoming tears began to fall before the jets even touched the tarmac. As…

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Smith takes first week of Legislature in stride

Newly minted lawmaker Norma Smith spent a busy first week as a state representative for the 10th District.…

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Ex-principal gets 90 days in jail

COUPEVILLE — The former principal of South Whidbey Primary School will go to jail for 90 days for…