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    Articles by Ben Watanabe
    The new Mukilteo terminal's east elevators (left near stairs) are now open. They're located just a few steps from the transit center. (Washington State Ferries)
    Study examines Everett-Whidbey passenger ferry service
    By Ben Watanabe • February 26, 2021 1:30 am

    So far, no government is seriously considering such a service, which would cost millions of dollars.

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    Jennifer Krouse arranges stuffed animal rabbits in her Langley shop
    Town is hopping: New event capitalizing on a...
    By Ben Watanabe • March 22, 2016 6:45 pm

    Bunny fever is gripping Langley.
    Now the merchants have a new event they hope will get the town hopping during a traditionally slow time.

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    Spence Purvis
    Lions Club members celebrated for decades of service
    By Ben Watanabe • December 18, 2015 5:07 pm

    Freeman Boyer and Spence Purvis looked as regal as the Lions for which their service club is named.

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    Sarungano members Leslie Breeden
    Bringing back the beat: South Whidbey band aids...
    By Ben Watanabe • November 17, 2015 6:07 pm

    Dana Moffett, Leslie Breeden, Donita Crosby and Dyanne Harshman went to Zimbabwe earlier this year, largely thanks to donations and fundraising on South Whidbey, to perform with the African country’s traditional instruments and donate several to an orphanage. They have become ambassadors of music, trying to aid in the restoration of a custom stripped from the land’s native people.

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    Bunnies dominate Langley council meeting
    Bunnies dominate Langley council meeting
    By Ben Watanabe • October 9, 2015 5:57 pm

    Bunnies, bunnies, bunnies.
    It’s about all some people talk about in Langley these days, even in the hallowed halls of City Hall during Monday’s city council meeting.

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    Colin Campbell has spent a year building his business
    A Scotchman’s dream: Clinton man brings booze business...
    By Ben Watanabe • September 23, 2015 5:00 am

    Colin Campbell knows how to make a splashy entrance.
    After a year working to get all the permits and licensing in place, the Langley resident and native Scot is ready to emerge as a power player in the growing world of craft distilleries in Washington.

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    Prizes landed during fishing derby, silver salmon still abundant on west Whidbey
    Prizes landed during fishing derby, silver salmon still...
    By Ben Watanabe • September 22, 2015 6:56 pm

    A 9-pound, 3-ounce coho salmon was the winning catch at Saturday’s Sebo’s Whidbey Island Coho Derby.

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    Indie-pop band LAKE will perform all day Saturday.
    LAKE to perform 10 years’ of music at...
    By Ben Watanabe • August 22, 2015 5:00 am

    Ten years later, LAKE has plenty to sing about.
    The indie pop band that sprung from Olympia’s music scene a decade ago is returning to frontman Eli Moore’s hometown for a free 10-year anniversary performance Aug. 22. LAKE will play every song from its 10 albums (seven published, three unreleased), an estimated 120 pieces, during a 12-hour marathon at Bayview Hall this Saturday.

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    Two members of the American Legion Riders attached Confederate flags to their motorcycles for the Whidbey Island Fair parade on Saturday. The display provoked ire from several observers.
    Confederate flag at Whidbey Fair draws ire
    By Ben Watanabe • August 11, 2015 7:05 pm

    A different set of stars and bars drew the ire and attention of plenty of people at the Whidbey Island Fair parade Saturday.
    A pair of Confederate flags were flown as part of the parade, along with the U.S. flag and the MIA/POW black flag for lost military veterans, by some American Legions Riders on motorcycles.

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    Langley struggles with petroleum-laced pond
    Langley struggles with petroleum-laced pond
    By Ben Watanabe • August 7, 2015 7:06 pm

    Discovery of pollutants in a Langley retention pond have put dredging plans in limbo and left city leaders with more questions than answers over their next step.

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    The Whidbey Island Fair is jam-packed with entertainment for all ages.
    Classics return for annual Whidbey Island fair
    By Ben Watanabe • August 7, 2015 6:40 pm

    This year’s Whidbey Island Fair is sticking with what works — food, farming, games, rides, music and a parade.

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    Jean Streitler nets a king salmon reeled in by Don Heggenes on Thursday near Port Townsend.
    King salmon fishing nets really big opportunities on...
    By Ben Watanabe • July 24, 2015 6:52 pm

    The early bird gets the worm, and only the earliest of anglers can get the king.
    A veritable fleet of small boats loaded with anxious anglers took to the waters between Coupeville and Port Townsend last week with the hope of hooking into the most regally named sport fish in Puget Sound, the king salmon.

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    Hospital candidates will speak at forum
    Hospital candidates will speak at forum
    By Ben Watanabe • July 10, 2015 6:53 pm

    Three candidates for a seat on Whidbey General Hospital’s board of commissioners offered vastly different takes on leadership during a forum on South Whidbey Thursday.

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