Spencer Webster – South Whidbey Record

Concerns linger over funding plan for Freeland sewer system

Spencer Webster — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:57:56 +0000

OAK HARBOR — Island County officials continue to debate how soon, and how much, money the county should devote to building a new sewer system for Freeland.

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Bones found on Bush Point beach not human

Spencer Webster — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:10:42 +0000

Island County Coroner Robert Bishop said Thursday morning the bones found last week on the beach near Bush Point are not human remains.

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Activist recounts arrest in Nigeria

Spencer Webster — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:04:12 +0000

FREELAND — At times, it was like one big joke.

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Navy’s new Growler is almost home

Spencer Webster — Sat, 24 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

OAK HARBOR — The Navy’s latest jet, the EA-18G Growler, will arrive in skies over Whidbey Island in little more than a week.

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Gas hits $4 per gallon

Spencer Webster — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:55:41 +0000

FREELAND — Gas prices topped $4 per gallon on the South End this past week and drivers were not happy.

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Commissioners pass timeout for Freeland

Spencer Webster — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:57:59 +0000

COUPEVILLE - Island County commissioners unanimously passed a one-year timeout Monday on development proposals that could conflict with Freeland’s new growth plan.

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Driver pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash case

Spencer Webster — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:56:26 +0000

COUPEVILLE - The woman accused of killing a beloved community volunteer in a drunk driving crash last year pled guilty to one charge of vehicular homicide in Island County Superior Court Tuesday morning.

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Randi Shelton pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

Spencer Webster — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:03:11 +0000

The woman accused of killing a beloved community volunteer in a drunk driving crash last year plead guilty to one charge of vehicular homicide in Island County Superior Court Tuesday morning.

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Researchers look for answers on declining hummingbird population

Spencer Webster — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:30:38 +0000

LANGLEY — Imagine sipping nearly 100 to 200 pounds of sugar water through a narrow straw every day. Now imagine flapping your arms more than 50 times per second and flying a distance of 300 to 500 miles.

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Hospital district defers bond ballot for 2008

Spencer Webster — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:55:12 +0000

A ballot measure to renovate Whidbey General Hospital won't make it onto the ballot this year.

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