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Larsen supports bill that would unfreeze Growler process

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen recently voted in support of a wide-ranging appropriations bill that would help move along…

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Victim, suspect identified in Freeland murder-suicide

The Island County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect and victim in a Jan. 11 murder and suicide near…

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Fleeing suspects force their way into home

A man and a woman fled from a deputy and pushed their way into an occupied North Whidbey…

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Shutdown delays final decision on Growlers

The partial federal government shutdown is delaying the secretary of the Navy’s final decision regarding EA-18G Growler aircraft…

Photo submitted                                Mushroom hunters found a partial skull in a woods on the north end of Whidbey.

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Skull found on Whidbey

Mushroom hunters on North Whidbey discovered a partial skull in a woods on New Year’s Eve, according to…

Support is great, but WAIF still has its critics

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Support is great, but WAIF still has its critics

Debating risks vs. benefit of ‘enriching’ dogs’ lives

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Volunteers are vital to Point in Time count | In our opinion

You should go out and count homeless people. Island County officials need volunteers to help with the Point…

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Foot found on beach remains a mystery

A human foot in a boot that washed ashore on Jetty Island in Everett this week isn’t that…

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UFO discussion set for Whidbey

On Nov. 27, a man in Oak Harbor reported to a UFO tracking website that he and his…

(Photo by Laura Guido / Whidbey News Group)

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Navy confronted over jet noise, historic sites

Wednesday night, state and local officials publicly and directly challenged Navy officials over plans to dramatically increase the…

Convicted rapist tried to have wife killed, deputy prosecutor alleges

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Convicted rapist tried to have wife killed, deputy prosecutor alleges

An Oak Harbor man who raped his wife while she was sleeping and allegedly tried to have her…

Woman injured in Central Whidbey crash

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Woman injured in Central Whidbey crash

Two South Whidbey residents were injured in a head-on collision Friday afternoon on Highway 20 near Coupeville, according…

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Growler meeting may draw a crowd

There might be a big, and possibly loud, turnout for a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 19, regarding the…