Obituaries
John Larry Thompson
John Larry Thompson died on Sept. 9, 2007. He was born to Harry and Elsie Thompson on July…
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VIDEO: Island County picks a new commissioner.
Island County planning director Phil Bakke was chosen Wednesday to replace Mike Shelton.
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Blue Virgins
You can’t really miss with a comedy that features chainsaw-carved Madonnas. With his new play “Blue Virgins,” local…
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A heart for art
Freeland artist Betty Rayle said color speaks to her and, judging by her work, it apparently has a…
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City council turns back annexation proposal
The Langley City Council turned down an annexation request that would have added 21 acres to town. Only…
Business
New healing arts center opens in Freeland
FREELAND — When Gabriele Schoening runs her hands over a client about 2 inches from the body —…
Sports
Newman’s strength squashes Squalicum’s best
Squalicum High School’s best tennis player, junior Jake Turk, ran into a buzzsaw Thursday. His name was Riley…
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Neighbors rally for evicted Brookhaven resident
LANGLEY — With his coarse voice, his sunburned worker’s hands and jerky mannerism, Pat Locke appears a little…
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Planning chief to replace Shelton
COUPEVILLE — Hallways around the county campus were buzzing with speculation Wednesday about who the new commissioner would…
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Horses, trails and chili are the big draw at annual memorial ride
LANGLEY — It has been said that Russell Maugans loved a good bowl of chili. He also loved…
Obituaries
Teri Lynn Leary
Teri Lynn Leary, 46, passed away Sept. 8, 2007 in Seattle. She was born March 28, 1961, in…
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Bonnie Shoup
Bonnie Cameron Shoup, of Freeland, died at home in her daughter’s arms early Saturday morning, Sept. 8, 2007,…
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Cut ferry runs, audit says
Riders say idea is loopy A new state audit says the state can save millions of dollars every…