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    Articles by Evan Thompson
    Writer includes Whidbey trails in his latest book
    Writer includes Whidbey trails in his latest book
    By Evan Thompson • February 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Feeling cooped up after a week of snow but don’t know where to stretch your legs?

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    Orca expert’s love for the whales goes back decades
    Orca expert’s love for the whales goes back...
    By Evan Thompson • February 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Howard Garrett, co-founder of the Orca Network, is slated to give a free talk Feb. 23 in Everett.

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    Contributed photo — Erin Kelly was so appreciative of Marc Swenson’s efforts that she baked him a “Thank You” cake.
    Volunteer firefighter saves neighbor’s home
    By Evan Thompson • February 17, 2018 1:30 am

    A quick response by a local firefighter may have helped save a Langley family’s home this past week.

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    Evan Thompson / The Record — Langley Police Officer Charlie Liggitt used Narcan to save a Langley man from overdosing on heroin. The Langley Police Department is the only law enforcement agency on Whidbey Island to carry the nasal spray, which is a temporary lifesaving drug.
    Langley cop saves man from opiate overdose
    By Evan Thompson • February 13, 2018 6:00 am

    Narcan used for first time by Langley Police Department

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    Evan Thompson / The Record — Ferry Dock Road’s current pick up and drop-off area is inadequate in the eyes of the Clinton Community Council and officials from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
    State to fund $3 million expansion of Ferry...
    By Evan Thompson • February 2, 2018 8:00 am

    Long awaited plans to improve the pickup and drop-off area at Ferry Dock Road in Clinton are likely breaking ground…

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    Evan Thompson / The Record — Freeland resident Scott Robbins battles waves as he attempts to kitesurf during a windy morning on Dec. 28 at Useless Bay.
    Kiteboarders battle big waves at Useless Bay
    By Evan Thompson • January 9, 2018 10:00 am

    Strong winds recently attracted a few kiteboarders to Useless Bay.

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    Whale experts encouraged by uptick in winter sightings
    Whale experts encouraged by uptick in winter sightings
    By Evan Thompson • January 2, 2018 1:30 am

    The Southern Resident orcas are making their way back to the shores of Whidbey Island after a summer and early…

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    Evan Thompson / The Record — Skagit Valley College’s South Whidbey Center begins classes today at its new facility, the South Whidbey Community Center in Langley.
    South Whidbey Skagit Valley campus moves to new...
    By Evan Thompson • January 2, 2018 1:30 am

    Skagit Valley College’s South Whidbey Center is on the move again.

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    Cuts, or levy increase, needed to address $2-million libraries deficit
    Cuts, or levy increase, needed to address $2-million...
    By Evan Thompson • December 9, 2017 1:30 am

    Facing a $2 million shortfall in 2019, the Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees is deciding on Monday whether to cut…

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    Evan Thompson / The Record                                Joe Simon, a 68-year-old Useless Bay resident, holds up a picture of himself taken during his tour in Vietnam from January-December 1969.
    Remembering Vietnam: Useless Bay veteran recounts a year...
    By Evan Thompson • December 6, 2017 6:00 am

    When Marine Joe Simon came home after seeing nearly a year of combat in Vietnam, he bottled up his experiences…

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    Sheriff’s office releases images of armed-robbery suspect
    Sheriff’s office releases images of armed-robbery suspect
    By Evan Thompson • November 1, 2017 2:30 pm

    The Island County Sheriff’s Office released images of the suspect in a Halloween-night robbery.

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    Evan Thompson / The Record — Keepsake plant pots are offered by Rooted Pet, which gives clients the opportunity to use the soil from the deceased pets and turn it into plants.
    Island man grows pet composting biz
    By Evan Thompson • October 17, 2017 1:30 am

    Saying goodbye to pets is tough. Now, however, Fluffy doesn’t have to be gone forever.

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    Crazy Quilters sew with charitable, social purposes
    Crazy Quilters sew with charitable, social purposes
    By Evan Thompson • July 25, 2017 1:30 am

    The origin of the Crazy Quilters is somewhat of a mystery, even to members of the group.

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