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Photo by Allyson Ballard The Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary takes in cows and other animals, and is one of three animal welfare groups which signed the letter released on Wednesday.

News

Animal groups suspend services to Island County

They want a formal plan outlining protocols for responses.

Photo provided Construction on South Whidbey Middle and High School’s track and athletic field began in June.

Sports

Construction sends Falcons on road

Track and athletic field at South Whidbey Middle, High School will remain closed until spring 2027.

Photo provided Dillan Arbaugh is one of the South Whidbey Fire/EMS firefighters who responded to a brush fire in Langley over the weekend.

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Downed lines spark brush fires on South Whidbey

Approximately two acres burned before firefighters got the blaze under control.

Photo by Allyson Ballard A firefighter from South Whidbey Fire/EMS works to extinguish remaining hotspots in the aftermath of a fire Wednesday in Clinton.

News

Spontaneous combustion blamed for Clinton fire

The fire destroyed a two-story structure on Glendale Road.

News

Ground broken for Habitat home in Oak Harbor

Habitat for Humanity of Island County completed 60 homes since its founding, with 42 in Oak Harbor

News

Family displaced in North Whidbey house fire

Firefighters say was it was another fireworks-related conflagration.

Photo by Allyson Ballard Firefighters reenacted a real-life crash in a promotional video for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

News

Fire department reenacts dramatic rescue

Cameras rolled at OHFD on Friday as firefighters reenacted a vehicle extrication for promo video.

Photo by Allyson Ballard Existing stations elsewhere inspired the concepts, rather than any actual architectural plans.

News

District reveals concepts for Clinton fire station

The station is expected to cost between $8 million to $10 million and open by 2030.

Photo by Allyson Ballard Good estimates she has woven more than 1,400 rugs in the approximately three decades she has spent weaving.

Life

Festival weaves together new and longtime vendors

35 new vendors will join returning favorites at the 62nd annual Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival.

Photo by Sarah Geist Seals and sea lions are the focus of legislation proposed by federal lawmakers in the interest of saving salmon.

News

A new seal culling proposal revives an old debate

Legislation would expand the killing of seals and sea lions in an effort to protect salmon.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Losing staff as a result of funding reductions has affected the chamber’s visitor information center, pictured here.

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Chamber seeks city aid for Fourth celebration

The chamber wants a two-year contract granting it $50,000 in lodging tax funds annually.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) A firefighter from the Oak Harbor Fire Department — one of the Whidbey public safety agencies participating in National Night Out this year — is pictured here performing a demonstration for the <em>News-Times </em>earlier this year.

Life

Meet the people who keep Whidbey safe

National Night Out is returning to both ends of the island on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

News

Coroner confirms cause of woman’s death

North Whidbey resident Annie Drexler died while burning garbage at her home on July 21.