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Women’s golf in full swing
July is typically the month that activity picks up with the two women’s golf clubs in Port Townsend. In addition to the weekly games played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this month Wednesday evenings include the Camus Prairie’s Women’s Evening Golf Clinic. Twenty women signed on for the first of four clinics to be held in July from 5:30-7:30 p.m., which are designed to encourage women who are interested in learning to play golf.
Former mayor’s complaints against city manager at standstill
Former Port Townsend Mayor Brent Shirley, in an effort to advance his complaint against City Manager John Mauro, had his audience with key city staff on July 11, although, according to Shirley, it did not go as planned. “The city attorney and human relations director gave me less than 10...
Greenbank man runs for Congress
A Greenbank resident is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen for Washington state’s 2nd Congressional District seat. Leif Johnson, a Republican originally from Illinois, moved with his family from Texas to Greenbank about 14 years ago, where he particularly enjoys Whidbey’s climate. He works as an engineer for Genie, a company that produces industrial lifts, running the tooling department. He also runs a small tool shop and a chicken feeder business in Greenbank.
Port mid-year revenue collections remain steady
The Port of Bellingham's ASB basin, a former toxic lagoon now frequented by migratory seabirds, is pictured at dusk on April 12. The Port of Bellingham released its quarter two financials for 2024. (Ron Judd/Cascadia Daily News) The Port of Bellingham released its operating revenues for the first six months...
Hardiness, hotter summers helping colorful crape myrtles find homes here
Speaking as a “plantaholic” who likes just about all things with foliage, fronds or needles, one plant I started to salivate over in the 1990s was crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.). For us in northern latitudes, these mythical plants were uncommon and were perceived as difficult to grow, yet...
Golf course under threat
The city is still trying to kill the golf course, and that will include the amphitheater everyone wanted and other amenities, like the driving range, and oh all of the open space that was the most desired in all the surveys. One letter said $200,000 of your money was spent...
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Diane (Loomer) Griffith
Margie (Loomer, Hawley) Griffith, age 89, of Ferndale and Kenmore will be laid to rest at Bayview Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. Please read her full obituary at the Westford...
Bigger picture re golf course
I read David Faber’s vision for a zoning change on the golf course to allow affordable housing and found it cogent. Building affordable housing on parts of the golf course will not improve the shortage significantly. The larger picture is the state’s Growth Management Act forced growth into urban...
Stanwood Camano Food Bank hires executive director
The Stanwood Camano Food Bank board of directors is pleased to announce that Sam Norris, who has been serving as the interim executive director, has been officially appointed as the executive director effective July 13, 2024. Sam has been an invaluable asset to the Food Bank during his tenure as...
Dew-Dropping the old ways: South Whidbey hypnotist reframes reality with heightened suggestibility
On your first visit with a hypnotherapist on South Whidbey, you will step onto a colorful rug in a cozy office. Upon the walls hang tapestries and images of the natural world. Pillows fill the room’s corners. In the back room sits a yellow recliner that hypnotherapist Jenna Alexander...
Come sail away with yacht club
Whidbey Islanders looking to get out on the water this summer are in good company if they decide to join the South Whidbey Yacht Club. From kayaking trips to sailboat races in local lakes to cruises around Puget Sound, there’s something for everyone to try. “You’ve got to have...
Dudley-Nollette is a listener
We, Marty Cole and Ki Gottberg, fully endorse Heather Dudley-Nollette for JeffCo Commissioner District 1. She is a careful listener, never afraid to express her considered opinion, and is a kind person. She cares deeply for the community, is whip-smart, and demonstrates great collaboration skills. We have experienced these attributes working with her in the theatre and knowing her as a friend. If elected, she will give the job her complete attention. She has much experience in a variety of areas that pertain directly to this important job! Go Heather!
Island Shakespeare Festival begins
“The Lucky Chance” opened Friday, July 19 at Island Shakespeare Festival on Whidbey Island. Experience outdoor classical theater on an enchanting forest stage with consummate actors. Bring a picnic and eat before the 6 p.m. show. Doors open at 5 p.m. Audience members can look forward to:. Professional theater...
At new Marysville water treatment facility, plants filter out pollutants
MARYSVILLE — The city’s new stormwater treatment plant isn’t landmarked by large tanks and pipes — or any buildings for that matter. Near the shore of Ebey Slough, the plant — charged with treating 460 acres of urban runoff — looks like a park, with paved walkways and rows of native grasses.
Two paws up: Massage, laser therapy not just for humans
Sometimes, our furry four-legged friends also deserve a massage. Sarah Wheeler, the masseuse behind Love Bug Pet Massage in Coupeville, is in the business of providing relief for the various cats and dogs of Whidbey Island who may be struggling with chronic illness or injury. Many of her feline and...
Just how filthy is Bellingham Bay — and who is cleaning it up?
The Aeration Stabilization Basin (ASB), right, reflects a shade of green different from the rest of Bellingham Bay, as seen on July 11. Originally used to hold contaminated wastewater from Georgia-Pacific's pulp mill, the ASB is now part of the largest cleanup site in Bellingham Bay: Whatcom Waterway. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
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