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Langley council to help push for new marina
Today, 1:14 PM · UPDATED
The Langley City Council was asked to support the proposed South Whidbey Marina at its meeting Wednesday, and city officials agreed to help promote the $8.2 million makeover. "The Port of South Whidbey's spokeswoman Maureen Cooke asked us for a written statement expressing our support and we all agreed," said Langley... more

Gap narrows for second spot on November ticket for Island County commissioner
Aug 20 2008 · UPDATED
The race is getting tighter for the second spot on the November ballot in the District 1 race for Island County commissioner. In the latest vote tally released late Wednesday, no-party candidate Curt Gordon has pulled to within 31 votes of... more

• Cast of characters needed for 'Nutcracker'
  Today, 1:00 PM · NEW
• Homeward bound: Cat makes dramatic escape
  Aug 20 2008 · UPDATED
• Six sign up to run for PUD board
  Aug 20 2008 · UPDATED

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WHIDBEY RECIPES: Nothing can compare to our small Island County fair
Today, 8:59 AM · UPDATED
When the weather cooperates, there is nothing more fun than a small county fair. I’ve been going to one or another ever since I can remember, beginning with the Puyallup Fair, when I was perhaps 5 or 6 years old and... more

• VIDEO: Counting the votes in Island County
  Aug 20 2008 · UPDATED
• VIDEO: Backstage with 'Elvis'
  Aug 19 2008 · UPDATED
• VIDEO: The Great Cavy Race
  Aug 17 2008 · UPDATED

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fear won’t influence my vote
Today, 9:17 AM · UPDATED
To the editor: Upon reading the letter from Stan Walker of Freeland, a missive in which he explains his reason for the vote he will cast in November for Sen. John McCain, I found that two historical quotations came to mind... more

• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Manufactured terror needs no defense
  Today, 9:07 AM · UPDATED
• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many deserve kudos for our fair
  Today, 9:05 AM · UPDATED
• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marine animals must be confused
  Aug 15 2008 · UPDATED

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