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Island County planning director outlines his vision
Island County Planning Director David Wechner says he hopes to bring an “open door” approach to new role…
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Island County program helping track sex offenders
A state-funded program is proving invaluable to Island County law enforcement in verifying the location of registered sex…
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Veterans affairs department converts 30 percent of disability files as of July
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over…
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Trials funded for veterans and transcendental meditation
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can be treated with silent meditation, says a leading U.S. expert on the…
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Decals not needed on base
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, along with Navy bases across the country, no longer requires vehicles to have…
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Black Ravens receive battle proficiency award
The Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) recently earned the 2012 Navy “E” Ribbon for sustained…
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Patriots squadron returns from overseas
The 200-member Patriots Squadron came home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station July 1, following a five-month combat…
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Grants aim to end veteran homelessness
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the award of nearly $300 million in grants that will…
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Family added to specialness of reunion
The 30th Annual Reunion of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots was held in downtown San Francisco, Calif. over the Fourth…
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A life worth living
With U.S. Navy suicides on the rise, nationwide and local efforts are being made to increase soldier resiliency.…
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Q & A with Ret. Rear Admiral Lyle Bull
Two-star Rear Admiral Lyle Bull joined the Navy Reserve before graduating high school at 17 and completed Officer…
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Oak Harbor Soroptimists turn thrifty fashion into solutions for women with their expanding store, Upscale Resale
Oak Harbor’s Soroptimists are excelling in the world of retail by combining their passion for women’s issues and…
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State Parks celebrate 100 years
At the edge of Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park Saturday, 7-year-old Thatcher Tennal of Oak Harbor…