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Obituary collection a historical triumph

Ralph Seefeld knows more about who has died in Island County than anyone else. You might say he's…

Only one of 25 "wind toys" on Mona and Gary Turner's Beverly Beach fence was left behind by the thieves that stole the other yard ornaments sometime late last week.

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Theft leaves fence quiet, empty

Couple hopes for return of toys

Two trees that fell on a Freeland home Wednesday night and Thursday morning are the most severe damage caused by a storm that hit the island this week.

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Wind causes little damage

A late winter wind storm that blew over Whidbey Island Wednesday night and Thursday morning felt and looked…

Obituaries

Thomas G. ‘Pat’ Nourse

Thomas G. “Pat” Nourse, 79, died March 14, 2003, at HomePlace Special Care Center in Oak Harbor. He…

Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Elf

Robert “Bob” Elf, 73, formerly of Whidbey Island, died March 13, 2003. He was born April 11, 1929,…

Katie Scott

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Mentoring offers students and adults An Educational Experience

As the economy forces budget cuts, we are warned from many sources that education is in trouble, nationally…

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Junked cars might need new rusting places

Inoperable vehicles will find new home if ordinance passes

Carrie Lopez of Clinton pumps gas into her Oldsmobile Bravada at Short Stop Texaco in Freeland Monday. Lopez said she is trying to conserve gas by combining errands on one day

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Gas price hits $2 a gallon

Islanders are buying more on Whidbey

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OFF THE RECORD: I just seem to have no luck with ladybugs

I just seem to have no luck with ladybugs

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Port might bring money to Langley Harbor

Two heads -- or eight -- may be better than one in planning Langley's future as a seagoing…

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County dims bright lights to protect night sky

As of last Wednesday, high-powered outdoor security lights that shine too far afield went from nuisance status to…

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Artists seek Peace

A large peace mandala with candles and flowers lay in the center of the floor at Bayview Community…

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$70,000 grant to clean Island County beaches

Island County is going forward with an assortment of environmental projects along the shores of both Whidbey and…