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Central Whidbey fire levy set for ballot

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue will ask voters for a levy lid lift in the general election…

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Cause of port-a-potty fire remains a mystery

A port-a-potty was the only casualty of a mysterious toilet fire that took place on Greenbank Farm Sunday…

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Take a tour with tea and gardens

Next weekend, plant lovers will have the chance to visit five of the prettiest gardens on North Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor City Council members present an award of recognition to a Broadview Elementary School third grade class, which submitted the winning name for a new park in the city.

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Third graders name city park

A Broadview Elementary School class was recognized at an Oak Harbor City Council meeting last week.

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Ben Jones heats things up in the kitchen at Oystercatcher.

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New owners revive Oystercatcher

A beloved Coupeville restaurant is reopening under new ownership.

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will host a new lecture series this summer.

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve launches lecture series

A lecture series highlighting different locations throughout Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve kicks off this weekend with a…

Sen. Ron Muzzall

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Politicians hold public civility discussion on Whidbey

Just in time for campaign season, Whidbey nonprofit organization Civility First will host a discussion between two state…

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Doug and Alexis Mills stand with Django.

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Coupeville ranch launches hippotherapy services

A Coupeville ranch’s new nonprofit arm will help kids develop balance, coordination, fine motor skills and more, all…

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Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to continue with their purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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In reversal, Port of Coupeville isn’t going to buy airport

In a surprise move, the Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to purchase the Oak Harbor airport…

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Two accidents close highway Wednesday

Traffic on Highway 20 was temporarily delayed at two places affecting Whidbey Island Wednesday.

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Bear sighted on North Whidbey

A North Whidbey resident reported a black bear sighting near Strawberry Point.

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WAIF seeks foster homes for kittens, puppies

Kittens and puppies arriving in large numbers at WAIF animal shelter are in need of temporary homes.

Meg Olson

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Bookstore owner challenges town mayor

A Front Street business owner will challenge longtime Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes in the general election this November.