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Coupeville Chamber honors business leaders

Members of the Coupeville business community recognized outstanding leaders and welcomed a new batch of board members Thursday…

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2015-16 school year starting early in Coupeville

Contrary to previous procedure, Coupeville School District will start its 2015-16 school year before Labor Day. School will…

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Town of Coupeville hiring for planning director job

The Town of Coupeville is seeking applications to fill a full-time planning director position. The first screening of…

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Town swaps member on transit board

Jackie Henderson’s first meeting on the Island Transit board was an eventful marathon session in which the board…

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Clean Water: Island County sheds light on septic maintenance importance

Getting people to inspect their septic systems has been an ongoing struggle for Island County. It’s one that…

Pastor Fannie Dean of Mission Ministry Outreach stands outside of her congregation’s unfinished church on Goldie Road. The group is hoping to raise the final $80

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Oak Harbor pastor isn’t about to give up on dream

There’s yearning in Fannie Dean’s voice as she walks the halls of her unfinished church and talks about…

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Speech workshop at Hillcrest Elementary open to parents, childcare workers

For speech and language therapist Janice Flinn, sounds are “the basis for language.”

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Looking Back: Unclear whether Ben Loers will lose thumb

The new hall at Freeland was completed and dedicated when a large crowd gathered and filled the building…

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Sometimes prison is the only real solution | Letter

I am compelled to respond to the Baileys’ Feb. 21 letter to the editor regarding redemption versus condemnation.

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Coupeville installs chamber board, hands out honors | Corrected

Members of the Coupeville business community recognized outstanding leaders and swore in new and returning board members Thursday.

Scott Fraser was honored at a state level for his community contributions.

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Oak Harbor’s Frasers wins state honor for community efforts

Scott Fraser was working as a foreman for a construction company in Vancouver, British Columbia, nearly 30 years…

Clinton resident Garrett Edwards appeared in Island County Superior Court Monday afternoon. He is accused of burglary and other crimes.

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Whidbey case inspires bill to make mugshots public

A suspected South Whidbey burglar has inspired a bill in Olympia that would make jail booking photos open…

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Whidbey General Hospital CEO will earn $279,000 plus bonus

Whidbey General Hospital’s new CEO will earn a base of $279,000 per year with a potential annual bonus…