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Sink or swim? Survey looks at public pool programs

Community members have until April 1 to answer questions about what programs they would like to see at…

Nine deer, including these three, showed up at Coupeville Town Hall on Feb. 23. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Deer ordinance may be in the works for Coupeville

One resident said the sheer amount of deer urine is “overwhelming” and creates puddles at his door.

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UW professor floats idea for tunnel between Whidbey, Mukilteo

The underwater alternative to the state’s ferry system involves a tunnel 610 feet below sea level.

The Whidbey Scenic Isle Way runs through Greenbank, with water views. Photo by Sherrye Wyatt

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Scenic byway earns national designation

T he Cascade Loop, including the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way, is now a National Scenic Byway.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
In one of the tanks in his new store, fish follow business owner Jason Blair’s finger.

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Finny business: ‘Fish nerd’ opening store in Greenbank

Jason Blair’s store will have a variety of aquarium fish and aquascapes.

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Langley bugged about banning pesticides

The city wants to discourage the use of insecticides within city limits although it can’t enforce it.

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Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project

Council members agreed to transfer the sculpture program from the arts commission to the nonprofit.

Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group
The Maersk Singapore in Holmes Harbor Thursday afternoon.

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Big boats moored in Holmes Harbor

Two of the four had left by Friday morning.

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Hospital finances in critical condition

Last week WhidbeyHealth had negative 1.7 days of cash on hand for operating expenses.

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Letter raises concerns about politics in schools

The letter to the South Whidbey School Board contains 38 signatures.

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Langley council continues wireless ordinance talks

The council agreed to separate smart meters from the discourse about a forthcoming wireless ordinance.

Adam Wundrow of Whidbey Sun and Wind installs a solar panel.

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South Whidbey School Farms gets upgrades

Grow lights are now powered by solar panels.

A fire Sunday evening fully engulfed a trailer at a Deer Lake Road residence. No one was injured. Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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Fire Sunday destroys trailer in Clinton

No one was injured in the fire.