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Former contractor challenges county auditor

An accounting contractor who worked for the Island County auditor is challenging her former boss in November’s general…

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Congressional candidates buck party platforms

Candidates for Washington’s Second Congressional Seat stray from hard-set party platforms on a few issues.

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Auction, run raise funds for boys and girls club

The Coupeville Boys and Girls Club will host two events next week in an effort to raise funds…

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Changes coming to lighthouse management

Management of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse will be changing hands later this year and an employment position will…

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Giant pumpkins weigh-off Saturday

After 45 years of teaching in the Oak Harbor School District, Mike Radach reversed roles this spring when…

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John Wood

John Donald “Jack” Wood, age 84, passed away Oct. 8, 2014, surrounded by his wife of 58 years…

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October 2014 calendar

The following are harvest and Halloween-themed offerings on Whidbey Island this month:

Children from Lindsey Helm’s second grade class at Coupeville Elementary School get creative with a Hubbard squash and other produce in making a witch that greets visitors at the school. The assignment falls in line with The Haunting of Coupeville theme.

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North and Central Whidbey farmers markets go out with bang

Although the annual Harvest Fest in Coupeville celebrates the end of another harvest season, some farmers will continue…

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Whidbey News Group publisher is new Washington Newspaper Publishers Association president

During the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention in Chelan, Whidbey News Group Publisher and Executive Editor Keven…

Artist Ries Niemi and Friend Holloway install two new statues at Oak Harbor High School Thursday

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Oak Harbor High School gets new statues

Artist Ries Niemi and Friend Holloway install two new statues at Oak Harbor High School Thursday, Oct. 2.

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League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island holding forums

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and Sno-Isle Libraries are co-sponsoring two candidate forums this month.

Democrat Karla Jacks of Camano Island and Republican Rick Hannold of North Whidbey are vying for the Island County commissioner District 3 spot this general election.

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Candidates for Island County commissioner take differing views on transit, marijuana

The two candidates running for Island County District 3 seat offer differing views on top county issues like…

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Whidbey Island newspapers bring home awards for excellence

Whidbey News Group staff shined during the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Washington Better Newspaper Contest.