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Air Force pilot flies last time in Prowler

Following a time-honored tradition, Air Force Maj. Shalin Turner is drenched with water on July 10 after his…

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County approves fair maintenance

Island County commissioners approved $30,000 for maintenance of the Island County Fairgrounds Monday, although management of the property…

Navy Petty Officer Mike McCastle will attempt to break the Guiness World Record for most pullups during a 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Saturday at Fort Nugent Park.

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Sailor aims to break pullup record

Navy Petty Officer Mike McCastle said he plans to feel some pain.

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Island County commissioners clash over island-wide bike trail

A portion of a Freeland trail project was removed from the county’s Capital Improvement Plan Monday.

During last weekend’s open house at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station

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Whidbey Island Naval Air Station welcomes public

And more than 1,600 civilian visitors were given a rare glimpse of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Saturday.

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Commander comes home

An ecstatic Carrie Worra raises her hand in celebration as her husband Cmdr. Daniel C. Worra is piped…

Commissioners agreed to fund a contractor to manage the Island County Fairgrounds in Langley as a short-term solution for the fate of the property. Long-term management options have yet to be discussed.

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Commissioners to fund fairground manager

Island County Commissioners agreed to fund a contractor to manage the Island County fairgrounds for one year.

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OLF key issue in congressional race

The Navy’s use of Outlying Field Coupeville to train the EA-18G Growlers is a critical topic for this…

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District No. 3 candidates outline future plans

While candidates for Commissioner District No. 3 said they share a desire to help shape the future of…

Sailboats race in Penn Cove during last year’s Whidbey Island Race week.

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Race Week owner turning over wheel

Gary stuntz said he loves sailing both because of the freedom he feels on the water and the…

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Oak Harbor store owner says she’s moving to Coupeville

Whidbey Isle Yarns owner Dena Royal said Thursday that she plans to move her living quarters out of…

Central Washington University graduate students Frances Griswold and Brian Ostrom examine soil samples north of Crescent Harbor Thursday for evidence of tsunamis.

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Tsunami researchers track geological history

Frances Griswold excitedly pulled out a rock that crumbled in her hand and showed it to other researchers…

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Larsen, challengers talk Outlying Field, budget, immigration | Corrected

Democratic Congress-man Rick Larsen said Thursday he’ll continue his support for use of Outlying Field Coupeville by the…