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Citizen cops patrol the streets
Jul 03 2008, 11:27 AM
Midday Wednesday Jack Anderson and Gloria Fitzgerald report for duty. After checking in with the patrol sergeant about any recent happenings of which they should be aware, they head to their patrol car.
Oak Harbor orders new fire trucks
Jul 03 2008, 11:27 AM
Like a skydiver with his parachute or a babysitter with her babies, firefighters rely on their vehicles, without the use of which community safety would be impossible.
Auditor, state rep. posts up for grabs
Jul 03 2008, 11:27 AM
The processes of finding a new auditor for Island County and new state representative for the 10th Legislative District are nearing conclusion.
Editor's Column: Reminiscing as we start our diets
Jul 03 2008, 10:58 PM
Now that were all on our diets, we can reflect back fondly on our holiday cooking successes.My personal victory came in the art of creating turkey gravy. Im not the primary turkey cook in our clan, but when the big family festival is over I like to go home and cook my own, smaller turkey. I like turkey. I like the name turkey. The turkey is the only bird with a country that goes by the same name. They wont let it in the European Union. Is there any wonder? Would they let Pigeon in, or Lark? Turkey will always be left outside until it changes its name to that of a more impressive animal. Theyll probably try Wolf next and still wonder why nobody will let them through the door.
Adams gets 22 months
Jul 03 2008, 11:27 AM
A palpable tension and an empty center aisle cleanly bisected two polarized groups Friday afternoon in Island County Superior Court as the judge prepared to sentence Tracy Adams, the former Whidbey General Hospital paramedic who illegally accessed his ex-girlfriends computerized dating account and email.
County budget jumps 7 percent
Jul 03 2008, 11:26 AM
Island Countys $73.9 million total estimated budget for 2008 reflects a 7 percent increase in expenditures and a 5 percent increase in revenue.
Crowd welcomes downtown nightclub
Jul 03 2008, 11:26 AM
An expansive new Oak Harbor nightclub tested the local celebratory waters on New Years Eve during its grand opening. Judging by the turnout of approximately 400 revelers who rang in 2008 at the Bayshore business, tepid would not accurately describe the reception.
GOP favors Smith
Jul 03 2008, 11:26 AM
By garnering all but one vote, Clinton resident Norma Smith was selected as the Republican partys preferred choice to replace State Rep. Chris Strow during a meeting Thursday evening in Mount Vernon.
Candidate needed in auditor hunt
Jul 03 2008, 11:26 AM
The search for the next Island County Auditor is on hold until Republicans can persuade a third candidate to apply.
Sound Off: Ferry system shorts Whidbey
Jul 03 2008, 10:58 PM
By Sarah Richards