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    Articles by Janis Reid
    Petty Officer Michael McCastle warms up before he scales a 20-foot rope in preparation for his May 16 feat to raise money for Parkinson’s research. McCastle
    Whidbey sailor attempting new feat to battle Parkinson’s...
    By Janis Reid • May 6, 2015 4:00 am

    Petty Officer Michael McCastle, who attempted to break a world record for pullups last year, will perform a new feat this month.

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    John Kent
    Island County moving forward with tech upgrades
    By Janis Reid • May 5, 2015 6:56 pm

    Since the economic downturn that started in 2008, Island County’s commissioners have bemoaned an inability to fund an upgraded website and other new technologies.

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    Skagit Cycle owners Bernie and Gary Santiago stand outside the location of their new bike shop on Pioneer Way last week. The store is expected to open in June.
    Skagit Cycle to join businesses on Pioneer Way
    By Janis Reid • May 5, 2015 6:54 pm

    Gary Santiago’s passion for cycling goes back to his childhood.

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    Above
    Whidbey men experience Nepal devastation firsthand
    By Janis Reid • May 5, 2015 6:08 pm

    A Whidbey vintner got more than he bargained for when he survived the recent earthquake in Nepal during a Mount Everest ascent.

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    Base’s efficiency guru brings green tactics home
    Base’s efficiency guru brings green tactics home
    By Janis Reid • May 3, 2015 8:00 am

    For Chris Taylor it was all about finding a balance. And as an energy efficiency specialist for Whidbey Island Naval…

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    Nurses: Whidbey General Hospital is withholding information
    Nurses: Whidbey General Hospital is withholding information
    By Janis Reid • May 1, 2015 6:39 pm

    Details of a complaint filed by the state nurses’ association last month include claims that Whidbey General Hospital withheld requested information several times in recent months.

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    Island County may get boot from regional transportation panel
    Island County may get boot from regional transportation...
    By Janis Reid • May 1, 2015 6:38 pm

    Sparks flew at the regional transportation meeting last week when Island County commissioners demanded that Skagit County mayors decide whether they want to continue in the two-county organization.

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    NASWI gets rebate check for energy efficiency
    NASWI gets rebate check for energy efficiency
    By Janis Reid • May 1, 2015 1:30 pm

    Capt. Mike Nortier, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island commanding officer, receives a rebate check of $530,596 from Puget Sound Energy …

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    What happens to noise complaints
    What happens to noise complaints
    By Janis Reid • April 29, 2015 5:38 pm

    Noise emitting from a Navy base is inevitable.

    And the Navy says it takes careful note of each resident complaint and does what it can to mitigate the effect of its aircraft noise on its residents.

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    COER files additional lawsuit to stop OLF use
    COER files additional lawsuit to stop OLF use
    By Janis Reid • April 29, 2015 5:37 pm

    A citizens’ group that filed a lawsuit in 2013 has filed an additional action to force the Navy to stop flying the EA-18G Growlers over Coupeville.

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    Anatomy of an NAS Whidbey noise complaint
    Anatomy of an NAS Whidbey noise complaint
    By Janis Reid • April 28, 2015 6:34 pm

    Noise emitting from a Navy base is inevitable. And the Navy says it takes careful note of each resident complaint and does what it can to mitigate the effect of its aircraft noise on its residents.

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    Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve action seeks to halt OLF practices
    Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve action seeks to halt...
    By Janis Reid • April 28, 2015 6:32 pm

    A citizens’ group that filed a lawsuit in 2013 has filed an additional action to force the Navy to stop flying the EA-18G Growlers over Coupeville.

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    Nurses Association files complaint against Whidbey General Hospital
    Nurses Association files complaint against Whidbey General Hospital
    By Janis Reid • April 24, 2015 6:39 pm

    The state nursing association has filed an “unfair labor practice” complaint against Whidbey General Hospital for disciplining or firing nurses without providing supporting documentation.

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