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Army veteran finds life’s passion in wine
Bob Wagner used his brother’s birth certificate in 1939 to join the U.S. National Guard at 17. He…
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Some Island County parcels escape utility assessment
Administrators of the controversial clean water utility program discovered that more than 1,400 additional parcels must be assessed…
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Emerson suing Island County for second time
Island County Commis-sioner Kelly Emerson has filed a second lawsuit against the county, claiming the Planning Department is…
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Danger rising at Ala Spit Park
Roger Baker’s biggest fear lately is coming home to find a drowning victim washed up in his backyard.…
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Whidbey Island honors its veterans
Natasha Masterson and her 8-year-old son J.J. were among the proud supporters at the Oak Harbor Veterans Day…
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Reminder: P8 meeting Wednesday in Oak Harbor
The Navy’s rescheduled public meetings for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, or SEIS, for the home basing…
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Rooks complete Prowler to Growler transition
By LT. COREY JONES The Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron 137 were recently certified “Safe for Flight” in…
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Chief makes miraculous recovery from deadly accident
As he lay paralyzed face down somewhere in the North Cascades, William “Billy” Wolf prayed that God…
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Pro-OLF petition gains nearly 5,000 signatures
A hand-written petition supporting the Navy and its touch-and-go operations at Outlying Field Coupeville started in August and…
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Coupeville group to talk jet noise at Nov. 19 forum
The group opposing flight operations at the U.S. Navy’s Outlying Field Coupeville will hold a meeting on Central…
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Anti-jet group meets in Oak Harbor
A message written on the white board summed up the group’s sentiments: “Who helps us? We do!” Those…
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Pot moratorium continues to raise concerns for Island County officials
Island County commissioners voted Wednesday to postpone a moratorium on new marijuana-related businesses for a second time. In…
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North Whidbey events to salute local vets
Events are planned locally in recognition of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. The second annual Veterans Day Parade…