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    Articles by Keven Graves
    George Edward Proft: July 19, 1924 - July 10, 2019
    George Edward Proft: July 19, 1924 – July...

    George Edward Proft, 94.9583 years old and a resident of Western Washington, died peacefully in his sleep at his home…

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    Publisher’s Column: Open, constructive dialogue helps build communities
    Publisher’s Column: Open, constructive dialogue helps build communities
    By Keven Graves • June 7, 2019 1:30 am

    The issues surrounding homelessness are broad and troubling, not just in Oak Harbor, Coupeville or Whidbey Island, but across the…

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    PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: Lawmakers should follow true science, pass HB1683
    PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: Lawmakers should follow true science, pass...
    By Keven Graves • February 12, 2019 1:30 am

    Growing up in Anacortes during the 1970s, we would line up in the elementary school hallway to get our vaccinations.

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    Editorial: Attaching labels is divisive behavior we shouldn’t tolerate
    Editorial: Attaching labels is divisive behavior we shouldn’t...
    By Keven Graves • August 13, 2018 1:30 am

    Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold says he doesn’t like using labels

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    What was that in the sky Sunday? We’d like to know as well
    What was that in the sky Sunday? We’d...
    By Keven Graves • June 12, 2018 1:30 am

    A weather photo of what some suggest looks like a rocket being fired from the northern end of Whidbey Island…

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    If the truth doesn’t matter, we’re in big trouble
    If the truth doesn’t matter, we’re in big...
    By Keven Graves • November 17, 2017 1:30 am

    It’s been said that we shouldn’t let the current state of politics become “the new normal.”

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    Reject the ‘fake news’ lie, support local journalism
    Reject the ‘fake news’ lie, support local journalism
    By Keven Graves • July 21, 2017 1:30 am

    The motive behind the whole “fake news” narrative is clear, and the intentions, at best, nefarious.

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    Publisher’s Column: Hold newspapers accountable, yes, but see social media spin for what it is
    Publisher’s Column: Hold newspapers accountable, yes, but see...
    By Keven Graves • March 14, 2017 1:30 am

    When Langley Mayor Tim Callison sent the South Whidbey Record a $64 bill last week for time a reporter spent…

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    How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?
    How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?
    By Keven Graves • March 10, 2017 1:30 am

    WashingtonVotes.org provides a free periodic roll call service to media outlets as long as the legislature is in session. The…

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    Special page intended to send key message to the other Washington
    Special page intended to send key message to...
    By Keven Graves • January 31, 2017 1:30 am

    In 1991, I was the editor who wrote and produced the Whidbey News-Times’ one and only Extra edition.

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    Opinion: News-Times picking up mantle as Coupeville newspaper closes
    Opinion: News-Times picking up mantle as Coupeville newspaper...
    By Keven Graves • January 6, 2017 1:30 am

    On Thursday, Jan. 19, we will be publishing the last edition of The Whidbey Examiner, the sister newspaper of the…

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    After 22 years, The Examiner will cease publication
    After 22 years, The Examiner will cease publication
    By Keven Graves • January 4, 2017 1:30 am

    In May 1994, I was one of the five people who founded The Whidbey Examiner, a newspaper that was launched…

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    WNPA photo                                Presenting a proclamation to former Whidbey News Group publisher Wallie Funk, left, are Internship Coordinating Editor Frank Garred, center, and Wallie’s son, Mark Funk.
    Publisher’s Column: Funk scholarship honor representative of his...
    By Keven Graves • December 3, 2016 1:30 am

    Former Whidbey News Group co-owner and publisher Wallie Funk received a well-deserved honor this past week.

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