STPNS Lifestyles

Hospital's outgoing chief of staff honored

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:09:25 PST

Whidbey General's popular chief of staff, Dr. Chris Bibby, is stepping down from his leadership role after two years....

Bayview clinic faces financing challenges

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:07:01 PST

The Whidbey General Hospital Board of Commissioners has voted to move ahead with plans for a South Whidbey health-care facility, despite doubtful financing opportunities....

Boy Scouts will recycle Christmas trees

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:04:44 PST

In its eighth annual donation fundraiser, Boy Scout Troop 53 sponsored by the Central Whidbey Lions Club will pick up Christmas trees for recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 in the area from Dugualla Bay Road, north of Oak Harbor, to the Greenbank Store on the south end of the Island.

Socorro Cops Give Toys To Tots

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:27:58 PST

Bicycles, games, dolls and toys of all types have been accumulating at the Socorro Police Department. They?re not in the evidence locker....

Offering her Christmas gift

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:55:28 PST

It?s her gift to the church....

Winter part of Security Forces with Air Guard

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:54:03 PST

From Hull to Saudi Arabia, via Cedar Falls and Nevada, Mike Winter has seen a lot since he graduated from Boyden-Hull in 2001....

Mission to the Philippines

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:39:26 PST

Bringing spiritual encouragement to Christian believers in the Philippines was the call presented to Ike and Phyl Uittenbogaard recently....

Fire victims get help with cleanup

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:56:40 PST

For the second time in as many weeks, the Coupeville community came to the aid of a family that lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home....

Audubon sets annual Christmas Bird Count

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:55:17 PST

Whidbey Audubon Society will conduct its 22nd annual Christmas Bird Count Saturday, Dec. 20. Fifteen teams will attempt to count all the birds in a 15-mile diameter circle centered at Monroe Landing Road and Highway 20 and covering an area from the north side of Ault Field to south of Admirals Cove...

Saddleback opens, guests to see continued growth

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:52:53 PST

DALLAS PLANTATION -? Consistent with past major off-season improvements since the Berry family acquired Saddleback in 2003, enhancements will greet skiers and riders in a well improved resort community....

Pediatrician says, "Marry short women."

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:35:54 PST

If you plan to live a long life, you should expect to develop Osteoporosis. This isn't a disease you catch, but what happens to your bones based on your ancestry, gender, lifestyle, and age. The older you get, the more fragile your bones will become, and the more fractures you will likely have?espe...

Anglers get another chance for the ?big ones?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:28:49 PST

Every year, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife releases millions of rainbow trout into hundreds of ponds, lakes and streams, giving eager youngsters and adults the opportunity to catch their first fish....