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A certificate of zoning compliance to verify the legality of lots on property adjacent to the intersection of Arnold Road and Highway 20.

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County denies request tied to historic Whidbey subdivision

A zoning decision is setback to a proposal that could mean higher-density housing on North Whidbey

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Autopsy pending in fatal North Whidbey burn incident

A 75-year-old woman died while burning garbage on North Whidbey earlier this week.

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Town council unanimously approved Coupeville’s periodic Comprehensive Plan update last week.

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Town council approves comprehensive plan despite objections

The plan will guide the town’s growth over the next two decades,

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Parks and Recreation Director Craig Lamas-Cole was among the speakers during Monday’s presentation.

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Proposal would add fields, replace school in Oak Harbor

Residents identified the lack of athletic fields as one of the community’s biggest recreation needs.

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Four honored after helping man in crisis at Deception Pass

They happened to be driving back onto the island at 1 a.m. in June when they stopped to…

From left: Andrea Downs, Sheilah Crider, Barbara Fuller and Terry Lacey

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Candidates stake out priorities for auditor’s office

Island County auditor candidates agree on some things but differ on its biggest priorities.

Overhead image of the property, located at 6557 Cultus Bay Road, via Island County’s parcel viewer.

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New fire station aims to improve response times

South Whidbey Fire/EMS wants to build a new station to replace two others.

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Two Whidbey chambers of commerce are hosting a joint golf tournament in August.

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Chambers Cup returns to Whidbey Golf Club

The Oak Harbor and Coupeville Chambers are teeing up for a good cause.

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Former island massage therapist, employer sued

The women filed separate lawsuits in October 2025 and June 2026 seeking damages.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Shelves are being stocked ahead of Grocery Outlet’s grand opening on July 16.

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New grocery store opening at Ken’s Korner

The sight of a corporate supermarket on the South End may come as a surprise to some residents.

Photo by David Welton. A Clinton resident’s pet goat got stuck on a narrow ledge jutting out from a 130-foot bluff, where he spent nearly three days before being rescued/

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Volunteer team rescues stranded goat

Beau, the goat, spent the Fourth of July weekend trapped partway down a nearly 130-foot bluff.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Firefighters responded to a fireworks-related blaze in Oak Harbor as late as Sunday evening over the Fourth of July weekend.

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Weekend fireworks lead to injury, multiple fires

Fireworks caused or are suspected to have caused numerous emergencies.

Marnie Jackson

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School board seeking new member after resignation

Marnie Jackson’s resignation takes effect July 31.