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EDITOR’S COLUMN | They’re gonna be great, trust me.

It’s been more than a month since the November General Election, and I believe I’ve finally emerged from…

Nichols case set for trial next week

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Nichols case set for trial next week

A South Whidbey woman accused of driving drunk and causing a Valentine’s Day crash that killed a Freeland…

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Burglaries prompt public warning by Island County Sheriff’s Office

A string of burglaries on South Whidbey prompted island police to issue a public warning this week.

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WEATHER UPDATE | Forecasters predict one to three inches of snow on Thursday

The National Weather Service has downgraded the “winter storm watch” it issued this morning to a “winter weather…

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EDITOR’S COLUMN | Beware Washington’s signature green goop

Question: What’s slipperier, the slime/mold that so loves to cake decks on Whidbey Island or the thick frost/ice…

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Certified Island County election results yield no surprises

Island County’s 2016 General Election results were certified Tuesday, revealing no surprises.

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Missing funds at South Whidbey High School Booster Club sparks case

The Island County Sheriff’s Office is working on a felony-level theft case involving what could be tens of…

Suquamish to join Tokitae on Clinton ferry route

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Suquamish to join Tokitae on Clinton ferry route

A small effort that began in Clinton and blossomed into an area-wide lobbying campaign that included several municipalities…

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Port of South Whidbey OK’s $1.38 million budget

Port of South Whidbey commissioners this week approved a 2017 budget that largely mirrors that of 2016.

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State still pondering where to put new 144-car ferry

The fate of an effort to bring the fourth and final 144-car ferry to South Whidbey remains unknown.

Freeland sewer project hits snag; well costs, lifespan now in question

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Freeland sewer project hits snag; well costs, lifespan now in question

The viability of an $800,000 property the Freeland Water and Sewer District purchased late last year for its…

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Port of South Whidbey, Goosefoot consider kitchen partnership at fairgrounds

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Port of South Whidbey, Goosefoot consider kitchen partnership at fairgrounds

A hefty upgrade and potential expansion to a commercial kitchen at the fairgrounds could be the first major…