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Meg Olson will welcome Waldo to her shop, Kingfisher Bookstore, throughout the month of July.

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Whidbey kids invited to find Waldo

Kingfisher Bookstore has been selected to participate in Find Waldo Local.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Chef brings Italy to Whidbey

Partners Thomas Litrenta and Crystal Madrigal launched an Italian street food and catering company.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times Coupeville town officials voted to make Front Street one way and add angled parking to make the historic downtown area more pedestrian-friendly.

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Coupeville’s Front Street to become one-way

The change is intended to make downtown Coupeville safer and more pedestrian friendly.

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Whidbey celebrates 4th of July

Organizations island-wide will be getting festive this holiday weekend.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
An Island Transit bus transports passengers on Whidbey. Island Transit recently received a grant to construct a new transit center on the South End.

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Federal grant funds South End transit hub

A new public transit center is officially coming to South Whidbey.

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Restroom destroyed in vandalism fire

A vandal set a fire in a public restroom located inside a historic barn in Coupeville.

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Water main construction forthcoming in Coupeville

Construction is likely to begin soon on a new water line serving residences impacted by PFAS.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Axe-throwing makes an impact in Oak Harbor

One of Oak Harbor’s best known purveyors of fun recently launched a new business.

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Man arrested after driving car into home

A man from Burien was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday evening.

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Public process forthcoming on Johnson lot

The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce proposed one possible use for the land at a town council meeting.

This Island County image shows the location where affordable housing will be built in Oak Harbor.

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County seeks affordable housing developer

Island County is searching for a developer to complete work on an affordable housing project.

The town of Coupeville is considering purchasing a lot at 1 NE 4th Street. (Google Maps image)

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Town considers property purchase

The town of Coupeville has submitted a letter of intent to purchase a parcel of land downtown.

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Children with Unity Fellowship rehearse for an upcoming Juneteenth program.

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Oak Harbor churches celebrate Juneteenth

A group of Whidbey Island churches is celebrating freedom with a special program this Juneteenth.