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Vandals steal memorial plaque
The family of Matthew Hubner never had a grave to visit, but at least they had a memorial…
News
Building without a permit to cost double
Island County is headed back to the past in doubling the building permit fee for anyone who decides…
Sports
Wrestlers charged with escaping pins
In wrestling, a coach pins his hope on -- pins. Not enough pins was the problem Wednesday night…
Opinion
Editor’s column: The top news stories of the coming year
Anyone can review what happened in 2008, so we’ll break with tradition and look back at what happened…
News
Thief grabs Salvation Army kettle and runs
Oak Harbor police are looking for a thief who grabbed a kettle filled with holiday donations from a…
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EDITOR”S COLUMN: Our campaigns need to be dirtier
With the election safely over, I can now express my minority view that campaigns aren’t nearly dirty enough.…
News
Storm front reaches Whidbey Island
Rain started falling steadily Friday morning in Oak Harbor but that’s just a taste of things to come…
News
McDowell, Smith still have a chance in Island County
Don’t count Island County Commissioner Mac McDowell out quiet yet, and the same can be said for 10th…
Sports
Wildcats must win at Lake Stevens
The defending Wesco North champions and winners of the 2006 State 4A football championship will be battling for…
Opinion
Candidates agree to cut, spend
Citizens, we are facing difficult economic times. The country is broke, the stock market is eroding, and by…
Opinion
The secret to animal longevity
After opening bills for eye exams, blood tests and the other routing family medical procedures, I looked at…
News
Racist vandal strikes again
The head of a statue of an African mother was ripped off Wednesday night in the latest in…
Opinion
We’re happy to bail them out
The bailout of Wall Street couldn’t have happened at a better time for the average American who will…