City asked to help find buyer for Dog House
Nov 21 2009, 4:00 PM
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The investment company that holds the lien on the Dog House Tavern has asked city officials to help find a buyer for the iconic building.
Steve Sullivan, an account executive with Chesterfield Mortgage Investors in Seattle, e-mailed Langley council members... More ›
South Whidbey wrestlers young, but eager to start
Nov 20 2009, 5:00 PM
Last season, three South Whidbey wrestlers qualified for regional success, but failed to get to the zenith of high school wrestling — the Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome.
They are determined that this year will be different.
“I’ve been running... More ›
Jazz singer + band + storyteller = harmony
Nov 21 2009, 8:00 AM
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There is nothing quite like hearing a good jazz singer belt out a few from the great American songbook. Even better when it’s topped off by a well-spun yarn or two.
Islanders will have that chance tonight at Whidbey Island... More ›
Fair-trade store to close its doors
Nov 12 2009, 11:00 AM
La Vida Verde, a Freeland business specializing in imported free-trade furniture and other items, is going out of business after 19 years.
“It’s been a rough decision, but it got tiring swimming up stream for this long,” said owner Kris... More ›
Festival of Trees, an elegant evening for a worthy cause
Nov 21 2009, 8:00 AM
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As a poet once famously noted that there are probably not many things in this world to see that are quite as lovely as a tree.
Even if you are not one to decorate a tree during the Christmas season,... More ›
Local churches announce topics of Sunday services
Nov 20 2009, 4:43 PM
‘Answering Life’s Highest Calling’
Pastor Darrell Wenzek will preach Sunday at South Whidbey Community Church on the topic, “Answering Life’s Highest Calling,” based on 2 Timothy 2:22-26.
The adult forum Sunday is at 8:30 a.m. and features... More ›
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Healthcare professionals deserve our support
Nov 18 2009, 9:00 AM
To the editor:
I wish to comment on a letter to the editor from Craig Weinston, who was unable to resist criticizing the headline in the Record covering H1N1 and entitled: “Island County Hammered.” He feels it was irresponsible for... More ›