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    Articles by Evan Thompson
    Clinton resident Melissa Ross scans the trees for any sign of the owl that attacked her on Aug. 11 near the entrance of Saratoga Woods. Since the attack she only ventures into the woods with a stick for protection.
    A cautionary tale: Woman warns of woods’ safety...
    By Evan Thompson • August 24, 2016 6:00 am

    A South Whidbey woman is now looking up in the trees rather than down at the trail after a frightening encounter with an aggressive owl in Saratoga Woods.

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    Frank Rose
    Longtime arts advocate stays active in community |...
    By Evan Thompson • August 1, 2016 2:04 pm

    As soon as Frank Rose stepped on Whidbey Island in 1985, he’s been all about the arts. A quick walk around Langley can show the fruits of his labor, too.

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    Jim Freeman
    Crowd-pleasing emcee keeps on entertaining | Bridge
    By Evan Thompson • August 1, 2016 2:00 pm

    At age 69, Jim Freeman is just hitting his stride.
    The quirky and ever-enthusiastic South Whidbey resident and well-known master-of-ceremonies has been entertaining crowds for most of his life.

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    Research shows ample supply of sand shrimp
    Research shows ample supply of sand shrimp
    By Evan Thompson • June 14, 2016 5:10 pm

    Finding a balance between sand shrimpers and whale watchers will be the million dollar question moving forward for the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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    Whidbey Telecom investing $10 mil in fiber optics
    Whidbey Telecom investing $10 mil in fiber optics
    By Evan Thompson • April 26, 2016 5:49 pm

    Internet speed could increase by as much as 10 times in the near future, with Whidbey Telecom building an all-fiber optic cable network to be used by businesses, residents and government.

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    Churches collaborate to make a difference
    Churches collaborate to make a difference
    By Evan Thompson • March 25, 2016 6:54 pm

    An environmental advocacy group is transcending barriers of faith by working together toward a unified goal. And they’ve got the senate bill to prove it.

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    A mudslide that brought two evergreen trees and debris wrecked the back yard of a Maxwelton Beach home on Jan. 22. Water damage to the yard stemmed from a heavy rainstorm that produced over two inches of rain on Jan. 21-22.
    Mudslide leaves mess in Maxwelton yard
    By Evan Thompson • February 2, 2016 6:46 pm

    A recent mudslide caused havoc in the backyard of a Maxwelton Beach home and widespread flooding throughout the neighborhood.

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    Residents urged to prepare for potentially devastating earthquake on Whidbey fault
    Residents urged to prepare for potentially devastating earthquake...
    By Evan Thompson • February 2, 2016 6:43 pm

    Should a powerful earthquake hit the South Whidbey Island Fault, which scientists say is among the most hazardous in Western Washington, one group of Bayview homeowners will be ready.

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