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EDITORIAL | Whidbey’s interesting effort to boost economy

The South Whidbey Fire/EMS board took an interesting gamble in approving the bid for its new fire boat.…

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EDITORIAL | Whales’ benefits continue to grow

Langley’s love of whales for a number of years now has spurred an event called “Welcome the Whales,”…

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EDITORIAL | It’s time to play ball on Whidbey

Today is special. Take a minute and look at the calendar. Nothing there for Saturday, April 13, not…

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Today’s cartoon for Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The "G" on the alphabet chart stands for "gun" in this artist's vision of firearm education.

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VIEWPOINT | Bayview School is doing fine, and that’s no joke

meone tells you a story that is shocking or unlikely or disturbing and you find yourself getting more…

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EDITORIAL | Don’t fret over South Whidbey gun shop

Whidbey Arms, the gun store opening at Ken’s Korner Mall this week, does not pose a new danger…

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EDITORIAL | Technology is for the public

Councilwoman Rene Neff’s floating head seen at the last Langley City Council meeting is a reminder that elected…

The sharks are circling anyone eyeing or in retirement.

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Today’s cartoon for Wednesday, April 3, 2013

With 401Ks taking a hit in the states and retirement in jeopardy abroad, it seems like the sharks…

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Islands Red Cross is helping people | GUEST VIEWPOINT

Some Whidbey Island heroes were recently recognized for specific acts of courage at the Islands Chapter Real Heroes…

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EDITORIAL | Strange things happen on Whidbey

We like to think we know it all. Not that this frame of mind just happened. Mankind has…

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VIEWPOINT | Salmon pens have a place in Island County

Years ago Island County’s Shoreline Master Plan included three “aquaculture parks” in Saratoga Passage. At the time, I…

today's cartoon for Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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today’s cartoon for Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Planes flying aimlessly around control tower with no mention of sequestration.

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EDITORIAL | Peace efforts make us think

Saturday morning mainstays on South Whidbey for the past 10 years have been people demonstrating for peace at…