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Letter: Shimada’s actions show a lack of professionalism
Thanks to Jessie Stensland for her excellent reporting on the issuesleading up to Marie Shimada’s recent resignation as manager of the Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. The Reserve is guided and managed by a volunteer Trust Boardon behalf of the four partners that have an interest in the...
Man accused of running mobile ID theft operation
A 56-year-old Everett man arrested on Camano Island on Christmas Day 2023 was operating a mobile identity theft operation out of stolen vehicles and had victimized approximately 383 people located across four countries and 16 states, the Island County Prosecutor’s Office alleges in a motion. Stephen C. Countryman appeared...
Teacher uncovers forgotten Whidbey history
Michael Buse, a history teacher in Olympia, grew up playing pirate, looking for treasure in the Stillaguamish River in his hometown of Stanwood. In eighth grade, he became fascinated with Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, who served from 1849 to 1850. Little was known about Western Washington during that time, his teacher told him.
Letter: GOP facing conundrum over Semi Bird
On May 30, Tim Hazelo – two-time election loser, election denier, and chair of the Island County Republican Party – took to the streets of Oak Harbor in support of Semi Bird and The Donald. Three others were with him, seven if you count the signs, flags and Tim’s big truck with its big wheels.
Skagit Tourism Bureau offering free customer service training
The Skagit Tourism Bureau is offering free customer service training tailored to businesses in the Skagit Valley. Tourism Bureau CEO Kristen Keltz said the training is being offered to businesses for free thanks to a grant from the Island County Economic Development Association. The training, which rolled out mid-March, is made up of short videos to help businesses provide customer service that helps to make the Skagit Valley a destination. ...
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