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Sale pending on former Zylstra law office

A “sale pending” sign outside a historic Coupeville cottage spells hope for the Front Street building.

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Man accused of rape of a child

An Oak Harbor man is accused of raping an 11-year-old girl last month, according to a police report.

Clyde Shavers, Karen Lesetmoe, Rep. Dave Paul and Rep. Greg Gilday.

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Donations to candidates show trends

Candidates for the 10th Legislative District have received over $600,000 in campaign contributions.

Von and Barbara Summers renovated the historic Coupeville Cash Store and are now renting out vacation rentals in the building. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Front Street building gets a makeover

A recently restored building will soon house tourists and visitors in historic downtown Coupeville.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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‘Wizards’ have magical homecoming

Twelve aircrews and six jets were welcomed back to NAS Whidbey on the afternoon of Aug. 9.

Photo by David Welton

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Lily business is in bloom

A mother-daughter duo are purveyors of summertime cheer on South Whidbey.

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Late Whidbey firefighter honored

A North Whidbey firefighter will be honored at Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

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Whidbey woman to head worldwide group

A North Whidbey woman will soon head a continent-spanning organization that seeks to empower women.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Shari Bibich, an animal advocate of three decades, will soon retire from her position as shelter manager at WAIF. Throughout her long career in animal welfare, she has helped thousands of dogs and cats find loving homes and receive critical care.

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Fur-well, Shari Bibich

WAIF manager sheltered homeless pets for 27 years

Terry Sparks uses the high-frequency radio at the NAS Whidbey Island Military Auxiliary Radio Service Station. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Navy radio station tunes in

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s radio station participated in a continent-spanning test in July.

Bill Leuthe repurposes wine barrels to create serving trays, cutting boards and furniture. He will be selling his products at the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival for the first time this year. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival slated for next week

The 2022 Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14.

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Central Whidbey race returns this month

“Race the Reserve” will take place Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Monkeypox not reported in county yet

Island County remains free of monkeypox for now, according to county health officials.