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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave
The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.
Jessia Stensland
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Sentencing delayed for woman who murdered Whidbey man
A sentencing hearing for a woman who killed a Whidbey man five years ago has been rescheduled —…
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Meeting set on 80-acre annexation plan
The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres in the near future.
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Backseat drivers have strong opinions about speed limits
Many Whidbey Island residents claimed that speed limit changes were made “without notice.”
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Island County may extend development moratorium
A development moratorium on semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County may continue for longer
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Rock throwing leads to felony charges for Oak Harbor boys
A garage door and window had to be replaced at a cost of more than $4,000.
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Bill could double number of Island County seniors qualified for tax relief
The measure shifts taxes to other taxpayers, so it won’t affect state or local government budgets.
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New Whidbey, Camano joint tourism board approved
A board that spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year is being replaced.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows love for Growler squadron
Photos and videos posted online show the Israeli prime minister with several NAS Whidbey members.
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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury
The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.
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Sentencing set in murder of Whidbey man
A jury found 67-year-old Lynda Mercy, a Bellingham resident, guilty of murder.
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Oak Harbor Lions fete 75 years with seafood extravaganza
The Oak Harbor Lions Club is holding a special event to fill guests to the gills with seafood.
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Hospital, HealthTech at odds as board eyes contract
The hospital’s contract with HealthTech expires in March of 2027.