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Board looks at ban on all hunting at Deer Lagoon

Island County officials are now considering a complete ban on shooting at Deer Lagoon, a popular destination for…

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UPDATE | County postpones decision on shooting rules

Island County commissioners decided not to pull the trigger on adopting new rules for hunters at Deer Lagoon.…

Whidbey General Hospital CEO Tom Tomasino makes his first appearance on South Whidbey Thursday at the senior center.

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South End meets the hospital’s new CEO

Whidbey General Hospital is losing its patients. But solving that perennial problem is a priority for the hospital’s…

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Commission shoots down ferries’ summer surcharge

Fares on Washington ferries won’t go up and up. They’ll just go up.

A man puts in a boat at Deer Lagoon on Friday morning. County commissioners will hold a public hearing later this month to consider new restrictions on shooting at the popular destination for waterfowl hunting.

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County looks at a shooting ban at Deer Lagoon

Island County commissioners will revisit restrictions on shooting at Deer Lagoon, and the proposed rules put a greater…

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Rare copies of Record found

An unexpected glimpse into the history of the South End was delivered to the South Whidbey Record last…

Kris NerisonCollins shouts to travelers on Highway 525 during Wednesday’s protest over healthcare reform in Bayview. The demonstration attracted a crowd of roughly 60 from across South Whidbey and beyond.

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Healthcare debate hits the streets

Angry but energetic, frustrated but fired up, a group of nearly 60 protesters gathered Wednesday night at the…

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Transit measure vote reveals familiar split between North Whidbey and South End

Voters in Central and South Whidbey pushed Island Transit’s sales-tax measure to victory, according to an analysis of…

A doe and fawn cross Third Street outside Langley in late July.

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Oh, deer! South End is a hot spot for vehicle-deer crashes

Two stretches of Highway 525 on South Whidbey are in the top 10 in Western Washington for vehicle-deer…

A large boat sits on the shore near Columbia Beach on Tuesday after the crew lost control of the vessel.

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Boat crashes ashore near Clinton

A 42-foot boat slammed into the shore south of the Clinton ferry dock Tuesday afternoon after the crew…

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David Moseley’s return | Ferries chief back on Whidbey to talk reservations

There are nearly 280 million reasons why Washington State Ferries wants to start a reservation system for travelers…

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Officials will share ideas on expanding Langley’s park system

“Green blobs and belts.” It’s not a fashion statement, but an idea Langley planners think is tailor-made to…

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City considers 5-year plan for rate increases

Residents will see the big jump in the city’s stormwater utility rates starting in July.