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    Articles by Janis Reid
    Pat Rodden’s passion for cycling led to his involvement in Warm Showers
    A warm reception: Whidbey Islander rides network of...
    By Janis Reid • June 26, 2015 11:47 pm

    Warms Showers is a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists.
    Those who sign up must be willing to host touring cyclists from time to time in exchange for access to the same accommodations themselves.

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    Navy firing back at jet noise lawsuit, COER claims Navy is not presenting ‘real’ sound data
    Navy firing back at jet noise lawsuit, COER...
    By Janis Reid • June 20, 2015 7:00 am

    The Navy asked a federal judge to deny a citizen group’s demand that aircraft operations be halted at Outlying Field Coupeville.

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    Coupeville woman weaves years of experience
    By Janis Reid • June 17, 2015 2:49 pm

    Thirty is an important number for Madeline van der Hoogt these days.
    She has more than 30 looms in her home used for a weaving school she has run for 30 years — a career she hopes to continue for 30 more.

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    Concerns mount over Island County’s critical areas ordinance update
    Concerns mount over Island County’s critical areas ordinance...
    By Janis Reid • June 16, 2015 7:52 pm

    The long and drawn-out process of updating the county’s critical areas ordinance continues as the county outlined yet another plan last week.

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    Whidbey produce ripening early
    Whidbey produce ripening early
    By Janis Reid • June 16, 2015 5:28 pm

    Blueberry, strawberry harvests are expected 2 weeks early.

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    Concerns mount over Island County’s critical areas ordinance update
    Concerns mount over Island County’s critical areas ordinance...
    By Janis Reid • June 12, 2015 6:49 pm

    The long and drawn-out process of updating the county’s critical areas ordinance continues as the county outlined yet another plan last week.

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    Sixth-season American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis of Bothel headlines Cardinal Day at Skagit Valley College Wednesday. The annual public event celebrates the end of the school year.
    Skagit Valley College punctuates school year with star...
    By Janis Reid • June 12, 2015 6:42 pm

    Skagit Valley College held its annual Cardinal Day, which involved live music and activities.

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    Island County Beach Watchers parting ways with Washington State University
    Island County Beach Watchers parting ways with Washington...
    By Janis Reid • June 12, 2015 6:28 pm

    Citing frustration with restrictive policies and conflicting visions, members of Island County Beach Watchers are breaking free from Washington State University Extension.

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    Jackie Lipstein sits inside Bites
    ‘Bites’ in Oak Harbor offers small portions, prices
    By Janis Reid • June 10, 2015 5:00 am

    A new Oak Harbor eatery is taking a bite out of portion sizes and prices.

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    Whidbey General Hospital seeks applicants for Patient Advisory Council
    Whidbey General Hospital seeks applicants for Patient Advisory...
    By Janis Reid • June 9, 2015 6:08 pm

    Whidbey General Hospital is seeking applicants for a new Patient Advisory Council with the aim of gathering the voice of the community on health affairs.

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    Island agencies noncompliant with state auditor requirement
    Island agencies noncompliant with state auditor requirement
    By Janis Reid • June 5, 2015 5:58 pm

    Despite firing off a warning in January, the Washington State Auditor says it has not yet received required financial data from Whidbey General Hospital and other local entities.

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    Starfish are rebounding after disease nearly wipes them...
    By Janis Reid • June 3, 2015 2:24 pm

    Sea stars around Whidbey Island are making a slow recovery after the effects of a deadly disease wiped out millions of them over the past year.

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    Count reveals homeless numbers
    By Janis Reid • June 3, 2015 2:14 pm

    Nearly half of Island County’s homeless are working.

    This fact is one of several revelations discussed in recent weeks with Island County commissioners as the result of the 2015 point-in-time count performed in January.

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