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Construction workers repair damage done by a truck that crashed into the wooden building adjacent to Penn Cove Pottery. As of Monday afternoon, the truck had not been removed due to structural integrity concerns at the site of the accident. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Truck crashes into historic building

The former Hingston Store was struck and damaged by a vehicle early Saturday morning.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Movie filmed in Coupeville premieres at Seattle festival

The film will be shown April 21 and 22 in Seattle and can also be streamed April 14-24.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Caretaker cottage on Greenbank Farm will be removed from the property because of the numerous safety hazards it poses.

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Port to remove Greenbank decaying caretaker cottage

The commissioners floated several options for what could be done with the lot once it is gone.

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Saratoga Orchestra to celebrate nature with multimedia concert

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra is putting on a show sure to satisfy music- and plant-lovers alike.

Oak Harbor High School (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Oak Harbor School District joins anti-vaping lawsuit

Oak Harbor is one of over 800 school districts that has taken a stand against Juul Labs.

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Residents back former candidate for school board

John Diamond beat Jessica Thompson in the general election by a narrow 250 votes.

This diagram shows the portion of the Miller Road right-of-way Island County commissioners voted to vacate in a meeting April 5. (Island County image)

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County to vacate portion of Miller Road right-of-way

The decision drew opposition from Wright’s Crossing LLC.

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53rd Coupeville plant sale planned

A beloved tradition for Whidbey plant-lovers is back in full swing.

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Changes on the horizon for Meerkerk Gardens

A new crop of rhododendrons isn’t the only change coming to Meerkerk Gardens this spring.

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From left, Mikayla Jomika Serrantes, Mikoilo Jomiko Serrantes, Mikkel Josael Serrantes and Misaella Jomiya Serrantes.

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Oak Harbor family to compete in world robotics championship

For the Serrantes kids, robots are a family matter.

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Oak Harbor man accused of raping minor

Brenden Thomas Jensen, 55, was charged April 1 with two counts of rape of a child and other…

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Easter egg hunts planned on Whidbey

Whidbey Island is celebrating Easter with a slew of events for children and adults this month.

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Corrections deputy wins national award

Deputy Adam Gonzalez won a Corrections USA Image Award for obtaining additional certifications.