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Whidbey audubon member keeps beloved bird-killer on tight leash
Apr 05 2013, 3:32 PM
As a bird lover and cat lover who’s allergic to cats, Linda Bainbridge must make some unusual adjustments in her life.
The dedicated Whidbey Audubon Society member hates what cats do best — kill birds and small mammals — but loves the furry little killers anyway.
With help from husband, Gordon, she takes special precautions to protect her beloved birds from her equally beloved cats.
Oak Harbor marina otters won’t be trapped, just annoyed
Apr 29 2013, 2:52 PM
The cute but stinky and amorous otters that leave unsightly deposits on the docks at Oak Harbor Marina are safe from traps, but staff members are doing their best to annoy the creatures.
Harbormaster Chris Sublet made waves earlier this year when he said the marina may try to get rid of the river otters that poop on the docks, as well as several species of birds that dive-bomb the area.
Some animal advocates were upset at the idea that the otters might be harmed or moved elsewhere.
Langley hosts 'Gray Whales as Sentinels of Climate Change'
Apr 05 2013, 3:42 PM
Sue Moore of the NOAA Fisheries is the featured speaker at the 10th annual “Welcome the Whales” festival in Langley that takes place in April. She is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Langley United Methodist Church located at the corner of Third and Anthes.
Moore is a biological oceanographer with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology.
She has 35 years of research experience focused on the ecology, bioacoustics, and natural history of whales and dolphins, with much of her work directed toward cetaceans in the Pacific arctic region.
Looking forward to getting back to market routine | Editorial
Apr 30 2013, 5:08 PM
‘Tis the season for fresh produce, homemade breads, jams, candles, soaps, artwork and other great things local.
Whidbey Island has a bounty of farmers markets to explore and enjoy.
Home again!
May 02 2013, 8:15 AM
Erica Burfield tried to brace herself for all possible scenarios.
Her daughter Paige was barely 2 the last time she saw her. Now, she was fast approaching 3 and literally fast approaching on the flight line.
Wildcats win, begin district play | Baseball
May 02 2013, 8:54 AM
The Oak Harbor High School baseball team picked up some momentum for the playoffs with a 4-2 win at Meadowdale in the regular-season finale Tuesday, April 30.
Murphy builds early lead to defeat Wolves | Baseball
Apr 09 2013, 1:28 PM
Archbishop Thomas Murphy scored four runs in each of the first two innings to cruise by the Coupeville High School baseball team 13-2 at Robert Sherman Field Monday, April 8.
King's scores late to dump Wolves | Soccer
Apr 09 2013, 9:38 AM
Two late goals broke up a close soccer match as King's defeated Coupeville 3-1 at Mickey Clark Field Monday, April 8.
Everett's 8-run 7th overwhelms Wildcats | Softball
May 02 2013, 9:23 AM
It was baseball's equivalent of "It's a first down and more."
Everett needed two runs to tie in the seventh inning of its softball game at Oak Harbor, and the Seagulls scored eight to win 9-4 Tuesday, April 30.
Oak Harbor struggles at Cedarcrest | Boys golf
May 02 2013, 9:33 AM
Rough day on the course as the Oak Harbor High School boys golf team finished at the bottom of the five-team Wesco North meet at Marysville's Cedarcrest Golf Course Tuesday, April 30.