Letters to the Editor

There are too few Corts in the world | Letter

It’s always a jolt to open the newspaper and see that an old acquaintance has passed on. This…

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Put plant bullies in their place and not in your garden | Sowin ‘n’ the Trowel

I guess it’s time for “The Talk.” No, not that talk. Not unless you’re an adolescent who stumbled…

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Police respond to suicide threats | Blotter

The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Coupeville Wharf fuel line project underway

The fuel line replacement project got underway Monday at the Coupeville Wharf.

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Assessment to look at Coupeville Wharf

Take a stroll down Front Street on Wednesday evening and visitors may find an illuminated Coupeville Wharf.

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Coupeville grad charged in sexual assault

A former captain of the Coupeville High football team pleaded not guilty to raping a teenage girl this…

Life

Shifty Sailors to perform last 2015 show

The Shifty Sailors are celebrating a successful 2015 schedule by performing for locals at 7 p.m. in the…

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Procession to give Engle one last ride

In a poetic way to honor the wishes of a lifelong Central Whidbey farmer, Bob Engle will get…

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Raspberry farm takes a hit: Mile Post 19 looks to future after plants die

Two years ago this month, Michele Lynn and Jerry Raitzer were over the moon with anticipation. Their Whidbey…

Michael Nortier

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Tribute: Remembering those who served

Blustery fall weather didn’t stop people from heading to downtown Oak Harbor Saturday to pay tribute to veterans.

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North Whidbey swim team raises its dues

North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District commissioners voted Nov. 5 to raise North Whidbey Aquatics Club (NWAC) dues…

Robert “Al” Baker listens to attorney Tom Pacher during his murder trial in 2013.

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Wife killer gets another day in court: Appeals court orders new sentencing

The owner of a Freeland pizza joint who murdered his wife and threw her tarp-wrapped body into a…

The Haggen store in Oak Harbor may be sold next year.

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Is it game over for Haggen? Oak Harbor store among those that may be sold

Haggen’s bankruptcy could result in the sale of every last one of its stores, according to documents filed…