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Animal care technician Morgan Kenaley with Shadow at the Freeland Cat Cottage. Photo by Mary Jo Adams.

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WAIF fundraiser challenges Whidbey residents to get active

The dog days of summer are here, and getting active this month can help homeless pets in need.

Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs

For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to…

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen, for now

Island Transit plans to use the grant it received for hydrogen buses on hybrid buses instead.

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Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots

Approximately 500 voters in Central Whidbey received incorrect ballots for the Aug. 5 election.

An aerial view of the property outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, taken in 2007 and included in Town Council materials. Photo by Coupeville.

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Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement

Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.

Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue

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Fallen tree hits powerlines, ignites fire in Greenbank

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Sunday.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Command Master Chief Ben Faulise shows off his finger tattoos.

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Sailors, former and current, share long tradition of getting inked while serving

Attempting to define Navy tattoos is as difficult as attempting to define the people donning them.

(Whidbey News-Times file photo) Parts of “Midday Black, Midnight Blue,” an indie movie, were filmed in Coupeville in 2021.

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Coupeville Town Council approves street closures for filming

Cameras will soon be rolling again on Central Whidbey.

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State Talking Book and Braille Library closes

Washington’s only library for those with visual impairments and related disabilities, closed July 1.

Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue

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Volunteers help fight Coupeville fire

Bystanders’ quick thinking helped fight a fire in Coupeville earlier this week.

(Photo provided) Kids competing in a flag football competition.

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New flag football tournament coming to Camp Casey

The YMCA of Snohomish County is holding its inaugural Camp Casey Flag Football Tournament Aug. 2.

Robert DeLaurentis poses in front of one of his planes (Photo by Allyson Ballard).

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Airport on North Whidbey celebrates renovations

The DeLaurentis International Airport is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.