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Candidate forums start next week

Several candidate forums are being held next week ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

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Found in bottle, Whidbey critter now an ‘ambassador’

A Giant Pacific octopus is a star attraction at the Western Washington University’s public aquarium.

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Motorcyclists from Whidbey injured in crash

Roy Smith of Oak Harbor was seriously injured.

Photo by David Welton

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South Whidbey Record staff named among best in state

Erickson was named Feature Writer of the Year for third time; David Welton named Best Photographer.

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Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at school, reassure that it’s a hoax

There were no incidents or safety concerns involving the homeless population at any school campus

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Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island

Many of the immediate effects are related to the military.

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Bank from Whidbey grows

Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company

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Oak Harbor arborist Robert Bailey hauls a tree to be planted.

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Whidbey has mixed ‘tree equity’ scores

Although the city is named after the Garry oak trees that once lined the bay, has a unique…

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Family of Oak Harbor girl killed in crash files lawsuit

The family of a girl who was killed in a car crash last December filed a wrongful death…

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Man with Whidbey ties is on FBI’s most wanted list

Federal agents are asking for public’s help in locating Larry Keith Tennison and his wife, Gretchen

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Langley comp plan discussion canceled

County commissioners, planners planned on attending meeting.

Photo provided by Whidbey Camano Land Trust
An aerial view of Double Bluff from above.

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State Rep. Dave Paul frustrated after Whidbey grants removed from budget

Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

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Island County may adopt public safety sales tax to balance budget

Public defense costs have skyrocketed in recent years.