Obituaries
Anne Patterson Sopher
Anne Patterson Sopher died Aug. 3, 2002, at her home in Savannah, Ga., after fighting a long battle…
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Irene Taylor
Irene Holston Taylor passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2002 at the family beach home on Whidbey Island. She…
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County assessor will run for third term
The man who figures your property tax rates every year, and takes the heat for it, has decided…
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Fleet of fighting and fascinating tall ships coming to Coupeville
A fierce naval battle, replete with booming cannons, posturing sailors and breathtaking zig-zag maneuvers, will take place off…
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Bob, Sr. Rorex
Benton “Bob” Alfred Rorex passed away peacefully July 31, 2002. He was 88. Bob was a longtime resident…
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Michelle Pailthorp
Michelle Pailthorp, 61, a Seattle trial attorney and weekend resident of South Whidbey, died early Wednesday at Virginia…
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Pharmacies feel pain of Medicaid cuts
Pharmacist Terry Thomas has had to inform all his Medicaid customers that he will not be accepting their…
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Barlean enters race for county prosecutor
State Rep. Kelly Barlean, R-Langley, filed this week as a candidate for Island County prosecuting attorney.
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Fire District 3 volunteers practice rescue on water
Island County Fire District 3 volunteers sharpened their rescue skills during a simulated boating accident on Holmes Harbor…
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Fire districts kill plan to request sales tax increase
Plan was intended to aid emergency telephone system