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Langley councilman launches Center for New Media

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Russell Sparkman has found a way to get out of the house and take his homework with him.

South Whidbey parks district bans smoking

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to restrict smoking to posted areas of the park, including ballfields, the two playgrounds and the skate park.

Possession Point neighborhood rallies to oppose cell tower

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Port of South Whidbey is looking into entering negotiations with AT&T to build a cell tower on a ridge above Possession Point Waterfront Park.

Glendale Creek series continues in Clinton

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

“The Story of a Stream” series on Glendale Creek continues this week at the Clinton Community Hall with information about fish in the system and the role of woody debris in the stream.

UPDATE | Trust hopes to purchase Trillium land near Freeland

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Nichols Bros. launches its latest California-bound cat at Freeland

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The last of four sleek twin-hulled passenger ferries destined for San Francisco Bay was floated by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Monday.

Wind gusts sweep South Whidbey

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

A low-pressure system moving in from the west created high winds across South Whidbey and throughout the Puget Sound region, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

Land trust hopes to buy Trillium Woods property

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust has purchased an option to buy 664 acres of the former Trillium Woods property between Freeland and Greenbank.

South Whidbey School Board hotly debates consolidation options

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

If School District Superintendent Fred McCarthy was hoping for clear marching orders from the school board Wednesday on his restructuring plans, he was sorely disappointed.

Port of South Whidbey holding cell tower meeting

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Port of South Whidbey will host a special meeting devoted to a presentation by AT&T on its plans for a cell-phone tower above Possession Point Park.

Seniors take the lead for Falcons

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

For Falcon soccer coach Joel Gerlach, there’s no time to waste

Falcons adjust to new tournament style of play

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

USELESS BAY — Of all sports, golf has always clung to the traditions laid down since the modern game was originated in Scotland around the 12th century.

Girls learning the game from the ground up

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The girls of golf are ready to rock.

Falcon team is young, but eager to win

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Falcon coach Tom Kramer has been down this road before.

Return to state is goal for SWHS track veterans

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

A few minutes before the bell rings at 2:30 p.m., the vast fields at South Whidbey High School are empty.

Girls looking for a big year on the softball diamond

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Falcon first baseman Allison Wood knows why her fastpitch softball team is going to have a winning season.

Falcons hit the bases running

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

With two wins under their belts, the Falcon boys of spring look to be on a roll.

Soccer: South Whidbey Revolution boys upend Auburn's Synergy to stay undefeated

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Halfway through its spring season, the South Whidbey Revolution soccer boys seemingly cannot be stopped.

Barrow and Poolman share a love of running — together

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

About this time one year ago, South Whidbey High School seniors Jon Poolman and Laura Barrow — who had known each other all their lives — caved in to the realization that they clicked as a couple.

Revolution defeats two more premier teams

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The boys are on a roll.

Talent + dedication = super hot: Fourth Annual Young Artists Solo Concert

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Call to island artists for tour

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Whidbey Island Arts Council invites artists to participate in the 2010 Whidbey Open Studio Tour.

Twice upon a time with the dark, dissonant and exquisite Sondheim

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Polyphony, angular harmonies and intricate melodies.

Playing the Cumberland blues

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Blame it on the Kentucky Project.

Deadline nears for Choochokam

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Choochokam Arts festival is encouraging local artists to exhibit at the 35th annual festival this July. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 15.

Cee Cee James nominated for honor

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

Langley blues singer Cee Cee James has done it again and managed to get her classic blues voice noticed by the Washington Blues Society.

Matching grant kicks off writers conference fund drive

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Elizabeth George Foundation in Langley has offered the Whidbey Island Writers Conference a challenge: Raise $15,000 by July 1.

Call to artists for Whidbey show featuring books

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

The Open Door Gallery is holding a fundraiser for the Whidbey Island Writers Conference and needs submissions by local artists.

Focus on art: getting more into area schools

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

There is a problem on Whidbey Island that mirrors those all over Washington.

Langley ‘murder’ draws a huge crowd

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:35 PDT

“Male Order Murder,” this year’s Mystery Weekend, drew about 3,000 sleuths and their sidekicks to Langley this year, organizers said.

Two Freeland businesses to host after hours event

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

O'Brien Bookkeeping and Raco Construction will host the next “Business After Hours” for the Greater Freeland Chamber.

Freeland chamber hosts resource manager

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

The Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce will host Matt Kukuk, resource manager for Island County Public Health, at the chamber luncheon on Tuesday, March 23.

Clinton chamber hosts nonprofit panel

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is holding a panel discussion to highlight the partnership between businesses and nonprofits in the community.

Whidbey Island-grown beef coming soon to the Goose grocery

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

The Goose Community Grocer will be the first stop for high-quality, pasture-raised beef supplied by a cooperative formed by local ranchers.

Ah, Spring: recalling friends, fighters and forsythia | ALL ABOARD

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Radio Free Oz is back at KWPA live with the Wizard in Coupeville

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Who knew one could move forward into the past.

Here’s to the day when we can all be Irish — and eat like them, too | WHIDBEY RECIPES

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Look-alikes are more common than the rare, wayward bird | WHIDBEY BIRDING

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

It may be ugly, but this much-used root sure has a kick | WHIDBEY RECIPES

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Keeping it real (and real tasty) in the woods

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

LANGLEY — She’s a bit like a sprightly Gretel of organic culinary delights.

Barb Strom appreciates all of life, and her neighbors appreciate her | HOMETOWN HERO

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Barb Strom has an appreciation for all of life, humans, animals and nature, and is a champion good neighbor to all. So much so that Harry Jestor, one of Strom’s neighbors, says, “In the tough real estate market today, if I were considering selling my home, I might want to include the statement: ‘You would live just down the street from Barb Strom.’”

Prom-shopping granddaughter inspires tears from the past | WHIDBEY RECIPES

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Cure for stomach pains = live frogs? | (non-frog) WHIDBEY RECIPES

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

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The heart of the community | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Generous donors help Haiti | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

We support Shepard, CSUBC | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

‘Toxic’ mix for Sunlight Beach | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Gun club ‘apology’ not accepted | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Send tax-and-spend group home for good | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Clinton Community Hall and association are for you | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

We’re concerned, not spiteful | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

Majority can pass public option | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:36 PDT

This is just the beginning of the fight | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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